Taramosalata-Stuffed Snow Pea Pods

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   In blender or food processor fitted with steel blades, place carp-roe caviar and cold water.

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   Blend briefly.

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   Add breadcrumbs and lemon juice and blend briefly again.

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   Trickle in oil very slowly while blending.

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   When mixture is thick and oil is used up, add onion, garlic and dill and blend until smooth.

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   Adjust seasoning, seeing if it needs some salt and add pepper to taste.

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   Set aside.

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   Steam snow peas about 3 minutes, until they puff up and turn bright green.

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   Drain and run under cold water.

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    When cool enough to handle, trim off stem end and strings.

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    This will open peas.

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    Fill a pastry tube with the taramosalata (the carp-roe spread) and pipe in about 1/2 to 1 tablespoon of it into each pea pod.

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    Chill 1 hour.

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    Serve cold.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.