Taramosalata: Carp Roe Spread Recipe

Name: Taramosalata: Carp Roe Spread
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup water; 1/2 cup milk; 3 slices white bread, about 1-inch thick, crust removed; 1/2 cup tarama (carp roe); 1 yellow onion, minced; 3 tablespoons lemon juice; 3/4 cup olive oil; Water, as needed; 1 tablespoon parsley, chopped; Crostini, recipe follows; 1 clove minced garlic; 2 tablespoons butter, softened; 12 slices crusty bread

Servings: persons

1/2 cup water
1/2 cup milk
3 slices white bread, about 1-inch thick, crust removed
1/2 cup tarama (carp roe)
1 yellow onion, minced
3 tablespoons lemon juice
3/4 cup olive oil
Water, as needed
1 tablespoon parsley, chopped
Crostini, recipe follows
1 clove minced garlic
2 tablespoons butter, softened
12 slices crusty bread

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Combine the water and milk.
2
Soak the bread in water and milk and squeeze it dry.
3
Put the bread, tarama, onion, lemon juice, and olive oil in a food processor and blend until smooth.
4
Add water as needed.
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Fold in chopped parsley and refrigerate overnight.
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Serve with crostini.
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Notes: Taramosalata is found in every Greek household, especially during the Lenten season.
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It is also Also very popular in taveranas all over Greece.
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It is best eaten on crisp pita or crackers as a meze with ouzo or Restina wine.
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It is a dish that Greeks eat on a daily basis.
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Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
12
In a small bowl, mix together the garlic and butter.
13
Brush the butter/garlic mixture onto each slice of bread.
14
Place the bread on a sheet pan and bake until crisp and golden brown, about 10 minutes.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup water, 1/2 cup milk, 3 slices white bread, about 1-inch thick, crust removed, 1/2 cup tarama (carp roe), and more.

Yes, Taramosalata: Carp Roe Spread falls under the Snacks & Appetizers category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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