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Carp Roe Spread - {Taramosalata}

Taramosalata is found in every Greek household, especially during the Lenten season. It is also very popular in taveranas all over Greece. It is best eaten on crisp pita or crackers as a meze with ouzo or Restina wine. It is a dish that Greeks eat on a daily basis.

Courses: Dips and Spreads, Starters and appetizers
Serves: 6 people

Recipe Ingredients

1/2 cup 118mlWater
1/2 cup 118mlMilk
3   White bread, abt 1" thick - crust removed
1/2 cup 118mlTarama (carp roe)
1   Yellow onion - minced
3 tablespoons 45mlLemon juice
3/4 cup 177mlOlive oil
  Water - as needed
1 tablespoon 15mlChopped parsley
  Crostini
1   Garlic clove - minced
2 tablespoons 30mlButter - softened
12   Crusty bread

Recipe Instructions

Combine the water and milk. Soak the bread in water and milk and squeeze it dry. Put the bread, tarama, onion, lemon juice, and olive oil in a food processor and blend until smooth. Add water as needed. Fold in chopped parsley and refrigerate overnight.

Serve with crostini.

Crostini: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.

In a small bowl, mix together the garlic and butter. Brush the butter/garlic mixture onto each slice of bread. Place the bread on a sheet pan and bake until crisp and golden brown, about 10 minutes.

This recipe yields 6 servings.

Source:
MELTING POT with Cat Cora - (Show # MP-1B27) - from the TV FOOD NETWORK

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