Taramasalata
Taramasalata is a tasty fish roe-based dip made with salted and cured cod, carp, grey mullet, and bottarga roe. It's a silky smooth dip made with olive oil and lemon juice and served with a starch foundation (either bread or potatoes).
Taramasalata is a traditional Greek dish given on Shrove Monday, also known as "Clean" Monday, the first day of the Easter lent. It's known as "Clean Monday" since it's the day when Greek Orthodox Christians cleansed their bodies and minds in preparation for the 40-day Easter lent.
Store-bought taramasalata pales in comparison to recipe for homemade taramasalata. Taramasalata that is mass-produced is frequently of poor quality and has a bright pink hue due to the use of food coloring as well as a slew of superfluous thickeners and preservatives.
Fresh Taramasalata is simple to create at home because the tarama and bread mixture is emulsified with olive oil, which gives it a natural thickness, smoothness, and delicious flavor. The color of roe can range from light beige to pale pink, depending on the type of roe used.
All you'll need to make your own taramasalata is:
- White fish roe
- White bread
- Olive oil
- Lemons
- Red onion
