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Taramosalata Fish Roe Dip

A pale pink, silky dip of cured fish roe whipped with soaked bread, lemon and olive oil. Serve it with warm bread, olives and crisp raw vegetables.

  • YieldServes 8 · About 500 g (2 cups)
  • Hands-on20 min
  • Total49 min
  • Difficulty

Ingredients

Dip

  • 150 gstale white bread, crusts removed, about 4 to 5 thick slices
  • 125 gtarama, salted cured fish roe paste
  • 1 clovegarlic, small, crushed
  • ½onion, small, finely grated
  • 60 mllemon juice, strained
  • 1egg yolk
  • 1egg white, only if the dip is very stiffoptional
  • 165 mlolive oil, plus extra for drizzling

To serve

  • to tasteblack olives
  • to tastecrusty bread
  • to tasteradishes, celery and cucumber, cut into sticks

Diet

  • Pescatarian

Contains

  • Gluten
  • Egg
  • Fish
  • Birds' eggs (any)
  • Fish roe and caviar
  • Wheat
  • Olive
  • Citrus fruits (any)
  • Lemon
  • Onion family (any)
  • Onion
  • Garlic
  • Cucumber
  • Yeast

Taste

  • Sour / bright
  • Salty
  • Umami / savory
  • Richness / fat

Texture

  • Creamy

Equipment

  • Food processor

Season

  • Any season

Occasion

  • Entertaining

Effort

  • 20–45 min active
  • 30–60 min total
  • Difficulty 2
  • Make-ahead friendly

Nutrition

  • Calories: low
  • Protein: low
  • Carbs: low
  • Fat: moderate
  • Fiber: low
  • Sodium: low

Budget

  • Budget: moderate

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