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Greek Fish Roe Fritters – Taramokeftedes
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Greek Fish Roe Fritters – Taramokeftedes

Greek Fish Roe Fritters, or Taramokeftedes, are crispy fried balls made from soaked bread mixed with fish roe, herbs, and lemon juice. The mixture is chilled before frying in hot oil until golden and crunchy on the outside, tender and flavorful inside. Fresh herbs like parsley, dill, and mint brighten the flavor, while lemon juice adds acidity, resulting in a savory snack or appetizer with a distinctive fish roe taste.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Additional Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 35 mins
Servings: 20 pieces
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Greek

Ingredients

  • 200 g white fish roe
  • 350 g bread stale
  • 1 onion finely chopped, medium
  • ½ parsley finely chopped, bunch
  • ¼ dill finely chopped, bunch
  • 3 mint only the leaves, finely chopped, sprigs
  • 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil Greek
  • 3 tbsp lemon juice
  • salt
  • black pepper
  • sunflower oil for frying
To serve:
  • parsley finely chopped
  • ½ onion thinly sliced

Instructions

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  1. In a bowl, add the bread and add enough water to cover it. Set it aside to soak.
  2. In a separate bowl, add the fish roe, olive oil and lemon juice. Mix until incorporated.
  3. Squeeze the bread with your hands to remove as much water as possible. Add it to the bowl with the fish roe and add the onion, parsley, dill and mint. Season to taste.
  4. Mix thoroughly with your hands. Cover the bowl with cellophane wrap and refrigerate for 1 hour.
  5. Place a large pot, full of a generous amount of sunflower oil, over high heat and let it get hot. Pick up about 30 g ( 2 tablespoons) of the fish roe mixture and shape into round balls.
  6. When the oil is hot, add the fish roe balls. Fry until golden and crunchy.
  7. Transfer to a plate lined with paper towels, to drain.
  8. Serve the fish roe fritters warm, along with parsley and thinly sliced onions.

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