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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.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Servings: 12
Calories: 279 kcal
Course:
Appetizer
Cuisine:
Mediterranean , Greek
Ingredients
- 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
Instructions
- 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).
- Zest and extract the juice from two lemons.
- Using a food processor, grate a small onion.
- Add in the fish roe and the lemon juice and beat until creamy.
- 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.
- Pour dip into a bowl, sprinkle lemon zest, and chopped dill if you like, and serve tapas style with bread, crackers, and olives.
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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.
- 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
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
% 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.