Tarama
greekCulinary specialty made with cod roe, mixed with bread crumb, lemon juice, and olive oil.
Main ingredients
Recipe
Ingredients
- 200 g cod roe
- 100 g bread crumb
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 0.5 lemon(s)
- 100 ml olive oil
- salt
Instructions
- 1Remove the thin skin from the fish roe using a knife.
- 2Put the fish roe in a blender.
- 3Moisten the bread crumb with a little water and add it to the blender.
- 4Add the vinegar and the juice of half a lemon.
- 5Blend everything until you get an even texture.
- 6Gradually add the olive oil while continuing to blend to create an emulsion.
- 7Taste and adjust the seasoning with salt and lemon, if needed.
- 8Continue blending until you get a creamy consistency, similar to a thick mayonnaise.
- 9Refrigerate before serving.
About this dish
Tarama is a Greek and Turkish culinary specialty made from fish roe, usually cod, mixed with bread crumb, lemon juice, olive oil, and sometimes a bit of onion. This smooth, pink-hued paste is often served as an appetizer, spread on bread or blinis. Its creamy texture and delicately briny flavor make it a refined and much-loved dish, particularly in Mediterranean cuisine. Although often confused with industrial tarama, which contains dyes and additives, genuine homemade tarama stands out for its authentic flavor and simplicity. It pairs wonderfully with a squeeze of lemon or a touch of dill to enhance its aromas. A must-have for festive tables!
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