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A bowl of taramosalata dip topped with olive oil and olives on a wooden platter surrounded by pita bread wedges.

Taramosalata

Catherine
Taramosalata is a creamy Greek dip that is made using just 6 ingredients and requires only 10 minutes to make. This dip, which is made using carp roe, is a popular addition to a mezze platter and great for dipping pita bread and veggies.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Appetizer, Dip
Cuisine Greek
Servings 8
Calories 272 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 loaf bread (day old bread, if possible), approx. 400g or 14oz before the crust is removed
  • 2 tablespoons Tarama (or more if you like a stronger flavour)
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 1/4 small onion grated
  • 1/2 cup olive oil + more for serving
  • 1 lemon juiced (adjust amount used to taste)

Instructions
 

  • Slice the bread in half and scoop out the inside. Place the bread in a large bowl, discarding the crust. Fill the bowl with water to submerge the bread and let it sit for a few minutes. Remove the bread and squeeze out as much water as possible.
  • To the food processor, add the tarama and 2 tablespoons water. Pulse a few times to break down the tarama.
  • Add the bread, onion, and the juice of half a lemon. Pulse until the ingredients form a pulp.
  • With the food processor running, slowly add the olive oil in a slow stream until it is incorporated and the dip is completely smooth. If the dip is too thick for your liking, you can add a little water to thin it out (it should be the consistency of hummus).
  • Taste the taramosalata and add more lemon juice if needed. Transfer to a serving bowl and drizzle with more olive oil.

Note: Metric ingredient measurements are provided as a courtesy using a third-party calculator and are rounded to the nearest unit. The recipes provided on this site have not been tested with metric measurements and their accuracy cannot be verified.

Nutrition

Calories: 272kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 7gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 24mgSodium: 297mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 40IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 78mgIron: 2mg

The nutritional information provided is based on third-party calculations and is an estimate only. Accurate nutritional facts will vary based on the particular brands used, portion sizes, measurement accuracy and more.

Keyword 10 minute recipe, carp caviar, dip, easy dip, fish roe, lent, nistisimo
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