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Taramosalata | Greek Fish Roe

Taramosalata has a wonderful flavor that is reminiscent of lox on a bagel. It is rich and salty but like many Mediterranean dishes, the ingredients are good for you....

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Taramosalata | Greek Fish Roe

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Taramosalata has a wonderful flavor that is reminiscent of lox on a bagel. It is rich and salty but like many Mediterranean dishes, the ingredients are good for you. Consuming fish roe is one of the many ways to get your Omega-3 fatty acids as well as protein.

Taramosalata ingredients

Also, olive oil, as we’ve mentioned many times on our site, is an excellent source of healthy fat and contains antioxidants.

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Serve Taramosalata as a meze (with Ouzo) and a side of cucumbers, bread or other vegetables. καλή όρεξη (kali orexi – enjoy your meal!)

Greek Taramosalata

  • 4 slices day old French or white bread
  • 1 tbsp chopped onion
  • 2 tbsp of taramas (Carp Roe)
  • 1/2 lemon - juiced
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  1. Break bread in to small pieces and soak in water to soften - squeeze out excess water and set aside.
  2. Put onion in food processor (If you don’t like onions – leave them out).
  3. Add taramas, lemon juice, and 1/2 of olive oil; blend until paste begins to form.
  4. Add in bread, remaining olive oil, and blend again until smooth paste.
  5. Garnish with a few Kalamata olives and serve with bread!

If you’re not a fan of onions, you can leave them out.

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