Taramasalata

Whip up homemade taramasalata instead of using shop-bought. It’s easier than you might think and is a great addition to a grazing platter

Prep:20 mins
No cook

Serves 8
Easy

Nutrition per serving

kcal 233
fat 20g
saturates 3g
carbs 6g
sugars 0g
fibre 1g
protein 7g
salt 0.22g

Ingredients

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
toasted pittas, to serve

Method

Soak the bread in a bowl of cold water, then squeeze out the excess and tip into a food processor or blender. Cut through the thick skin of the roe lobes, scrape out the soft roe underneath and tip into the food processor with the bread. Add the onion, garlic, lemon juice and a good grind of black pepper, then whizz to a paste.
With the motor running, gradually drizzle in the olive oil, then the sunflower oil, until everything is incorporated and you have a slightly thicker paste. Scrape the taramasalata into a serving bowl, drizzle with a little more olive oil and serve with toasted pittas for dipping.

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