Ultimate Taramosalata Recipe: The Creamiest Greek Dip Ever

Recipe Details

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

Ingredients

  • 13ouncesbread, crust removed

  • cold water to cover

  • ½cupolive oil

  • 1smallonion, roughly chopped

  • 1largelemon, juiced

  • 1cuptarama (cured carp, cod, or mullet roe)

Cooking Directions

  1. 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.

  2. Combine bread, olive oil, onion, and lemon juice in a food processor; process until smooth. Add tarama and process until well combined.

Tips

When finished blending ingredients, taste and adjust if necessary — add more lemon juice if too bitter, more tarama if you like a stronger flavor, or more olive oil if a richer texture is desired.

For a modern twist on this classic recipe, I like to first caramelize the onions in some olive oil with a pinch of chili flakes before adding to the food processor.

Editor’s Note:

Tarama is the cured roe of either carp, cod or mullet. It is available as either white or pink roe, and either are fine to use, though white is more desirable.

Nutrition Facts

Full Nutrition Label
Servings Per Recipe6
Calories383
% Daily Value *
Total Fat
23g
29%
Saturated Fat
4g
18%
Cholesterol
140mg
47%
Sodium
456mg
20%
Total Carbohydrate
35g
13%
Dietary Fiber
3g
9%
Total Sugars
3g
Protein
13g
27%
Vitamin C
21mg
24%
Calcium
118mg
9%
Iron
3mg
16%
Potassium
189mg
4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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