How to Make Taramosalata - A Step-by-Step Guide

Taramosalata is a delicious traditional Greek dish that has been enjoyed for generations. This creamy spread is made from tarama, a type of salted and cured fish roe, and is popular in Greece and the Mediterranean region. Taramosalata is often served as an appetizer or meze, and is best enjoyed with warm pita or crusty bread.

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Ingredients

  • 13 ounces bread, crust removed
  • cold water to cover
  • ½ cup olive oil
  • 1 small onion, roughly chopped
  • 1 large lemon, juiced
  • 1 cup tarama (cured carp, cod, or mullet roe)

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Additional Time: 5 mins
  • Total Time: 20 mins
  • Servings: 6

  • Place bread in a bowl, cover with water and let sit until the bread is well soaked, 5 to 10 minutes. Drain water from the bowl and squeeze all of the excess water from the bread.
  • Combine bread, olive oil, onion, and lemon juice in a food processor; process until smooth. Add tarama and process until well combined.
  • Nutrition

    383 cal.

    • Total Fat: 23g
    • Saturated Fat: 4g
    • Cholesterol: 140mg
    • Sodium: 456mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 35g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 3g
    • Protein: 13g
    • Vitamin C: 21mg
    • Calcium: 118mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 189mg