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Traditional Greek Taramasalata

Here's a traditional Greek recipe for taramasalata, a delicious spread made with tarama, bread and olive oil. Perfect for a Greek-style aperitif or to accompany a seafood dish.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Rest time 26 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Aperitif
Cuisine Greek Cuisine
Servings 4 people
Calories 250 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 bowl
  • 1 whip or blender
  • 1 knife
  • 1 cutting board
  • 1 garlic press
  • 1 container for dipping bread

Ingredients
  

  • 200 gr tarama
  • 100 gr stale bread
  • 1/2 Red onion thinly sliced
  • 1 citron for its juice
  • 150 ml olive oil
  • 1 T tablespoon white wine vinegar
  • 1 garlic clove pressed
  • 1 pinch pepper

Instructions
 

  • Dip the bread in lukewarm water for about 5 minutes, then squeeze it out well.
  • Put the tarama in a bowl, add the bread and whisk until you obtain a homogeneous paste.
  • Slice the red onion and press the garlic. Add them to the bowl and whisk again.
  • Add the olive oil little by little while whisking until the texture is smooth and creamy.
  • Add the lemon juice, white wine vinegar and pepper. Whisk one last time to mix all the ingredients well.
  • Place the spread in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 100grCalories: 250kcal
Keyword Greek aperitif, Mediterranean cuisine, spread, tarama, Taramasalata
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