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Starters Recipes - Taramasalata Recipe

Ingredients

  • 225g/8oz smoked cod's roe

  • 1 garlic clove (crushed)

  • 50g/2oz white breadcrumbs

  • 1 small onion (finely chopped)

  • Grated zest and juice of 1 lemon

  • 150ml/1/4pt olive oil

  • 100ml/3 1/2fl oz hot water

  • Pitta bread

Serves 6

Method:

  1. Skin the smoked cod's roe and break into pieces. Place in a blender or food processor and blend to form a puree.

  2. Add the garlic, breadcrumbs, onion, lemon zest and juice and blend for a few more seconds.

  3. Gradually add the oil and blend well after each addition until smooth. Blend in the hot water and pepper.

  4. Spoon into a serving dish and chill for at least 1 hour. Serve with pitta bread.