Taramasalata
A creamy, blush-pink dip of cured fish roe blended with olive oil, lemon, and bread — rich, briny, and addictive.
Cuisines
Greek
Best for
Lunch
Dinner
Recipe
Prep: 15 min
2-3 servings
Ingredients
| 100 grams | cod roe |
| 2 slices | day-old white bread |
| 1/4 cup | extra virgin olive oil |
| 1/4 cup | vegetable oil |
| 1 small | red onion |
| 1 tablespoon | lemon juice |
| 1 tablespoon | water |
| — | salt to taste |
Instructions
- 1 Soak the bread slices in water for a few minutes, then squeeze out the excess water.
- 2 Peel and finely grate the red onion.
- 3 In a food processor, combine the cod roe and grated onion, and blend until smooth.
- 4 Add the soaked bread to the processor and blend again until well combined.
- 5 Gradually add the olive oil and vegetable oil in a slow stream while the processor is running, ensuring the mixture emulsifies.
- 6 Add lemon juice and water, and blend again until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
- 7 Taste and adjust the seasoning with salt if necessary.
- 8 Transfer the taramasalata to a serving bowl and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Tips
For a smoother texture, strain the mixture through a fine sieve before chilling.