Taramosalata

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Taramosalata

Taramosalata is one of the great Greek meze recipes. The delicious dip is made with rich fish roe, extra virgin olive oil, bread, and lemons.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 120 gr fish roe tarama. 4.2 oz
  • 200 gr stale bread with no crust. About ¾ of a cup , soaked with water removed
  • 80 ml fresh lemon juice or the juice from two lemons
  • 300 ml extra virgin olive oil Approximately 1.2 cups
  • 1 small size onion or half a regular size onion

For serving

  • 2 tablespoons fresh dill optional
  • lemon zest
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Instructions

  1. Soak the bread in plenty of water. Squeeze with your hands to remove most of the liquid. (You can place the bread in a kitchen towel, wrap and squeeze until all liquid is out).
  2. Zest and extract the juice from two lemons.
  3. Using a food processor, grate a small onion.
  4. Add in the fish roe and the lemon juice and beat until creamy.
  5. Add the bread, start beating, and gradually pour the olive oil. Pulse until the taramosalata is creamy, like mayonnaise.The longer you beat, the creamier it will get. Check the texture with a spoon and pulse to your liking.
  6. Pour dip into a bowl, sprinkle lemon zest, and chopped dill if you like, and serve tapas style with bread, crackers, and olives.

Notes

  • Use good quality bread. Avoid over-processed white bread. I use leftover sourdough bread.
  • Some recipes use vegetable oil for this dip. Not me. I avoid vegetable oils, as a rule, I leave it for dip frying. Extra virgin olive oil tastes better, feels fresher, and is good for you. 
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  • Nutritional Info – Please remember that the nutritional information provided is only estimated and can vary based on the products used.
  • Use good quality bread. Avoid over-processed white bread. I use leftover sourdough bread.
  • Some recipes use vegetable oil for this dip. Not me. I avoid vegetable oils, as a rule, I leave it for dip frying. Extra virgin olive oil tastes better, feels fresher, and is good for you. 
  • You can add a clove of garlic with the onion.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 279kcal (14%) Carbohydrates 10g (3%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 25g (38%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Polyunsaturated Fat 3g Monounsaturated Fat 17g Trans Fat 0.01g Cholesterol 59mg (20%) Sodium 230mg (10%) Potassium 62mg (2%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 91IU (2%) Vitamin C 3mg (3%) Calcium 51mg (5%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 279 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 279kcal 14%
Carbohydrates 10g 3%
Protein 4g 8%
Fat 25g 38%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3g 18%
Monounsaturated Fat 17g 85%
Trans Fat 0.01g 1%
Cholesterol 59mg 20%
Sodium 230mg 10%
Potassium 62mg 1%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 2g 4%
Vitamin A 91IU 2%
Vitamin C 3mg 3%
Calcium 51mg 5%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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