Description
Taramasalata is a traditional Greek dip made from smoked cod’s roe blended with soaked stale bread, olive oil, and sunflower oil, flavored with garlic, red onion, and lemon juice. This creamy and tangy spread is perfect served with toasted pittas as a delicious appetizer or snack.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Taramasalata
- 100g crustless stale white bread (about 5–6 slices)
- 250g smoked cod’s roe
- ½ red onion, chopped
- 1 garlic clove, chopped
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 75ml olive oil, plus a drizzle to serve
- 75ml sunflower oil
To Serve
- Toasted pittas
Instructions
- Soak the bread: Place the crustless stale white bread in a bowl of cold water and let it soak until softened. Then squeeze out all the excess water thoroughly before transferring the bread to a food processor or blender.
- Prepare the roe: Carefully cut through the thick skin of the smoked cod’s roe lobes and scrape out the soft roe inside. Add this softened roe into the food processor with the soaked bread.
- Add aromatics and blend: Add the chopped red onion, chopped garlic, freshly squeezed lemon juice, and a good grind of black pepper to the food processor. Blend everything to form a smooth paste.
- Incorporate oils: With the food processor motor running, gradually drizzle in the olive oil followed by the sunflower oil. Continue blending until the mixture is fully incorporated and reaches a slightly thicker, creamy paste consistency.
- Serve: Scrape the taramasalata into a serving bowl, drizzle with a little extra olive oil on top, and serve it alongside toasted pittas for dipping.
Notes
- Use crustless stale white bread to achieve the authentic creamy texture typical of taramasalata.
- Be sure to squeeze out all excess water from the soaked bread to prevent the dip from becoming too runny.
- Gradually adding oils while blending helps to emulsify the dip and achieve smooth creaminess.
- Adjust lemon juice and garlic quantities to taste for stronger tang or flavor if desired.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate covered for up to 2 days; stir before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dip
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Greek
Keywords: Taramasalata, Greek dip, cod roe dip, Mediterranean appetizer, smoked roe, tarama spread
