Healthy, Tasty And Authentic Taramosalata Recipe

Healthy, Tasty And Authentic Taramosalata Recipe

Ratings – 4.2/5

Preparation Time – 15 to 20 minutes

You must have heard of the popular Greek dip, humus, but do you all know about Taramosalata? A creamy and rich dip made with cod roe, bread, olive oil and a generous squeeze of lemon. Perfect to pair with fluffy and soft pita bread or crunchy lavash, this incredibly delish dip from Greek and Turkish cuisine surely deserves all your attention. 

All About The Invention Of Taramosalata 

  • Origin – Taramosalata is originally seen as a popular meze dish that unites Greece and Turkey. “Tarama” in the Turkish language translates to cured fish roe. While “saláta” in the Greek language translates to salad! 
  • Inspiration – To get the most authentic flavor, even today, this creamy and rich dip is made with salted and cured cod roe. Traditionally people used to make this meze dish with a pestle and mortar, but nowadays, it is mostly made with electronic blenders. 
  • Popularity – Taramosalata is quite popular in and around Greece. If you love the taste of caviar, then you will surely like this Greek side dish as well. People mostly have this scrumptious dip alongside some fluffy and soft bread. In Turkey and Greece, this dish is often called “Taramasalata”. 

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Taramosalata Ingredients 

  • 2 Onions
  • 2 Garlic cloves, minced 
  • 7-8 Regular Or Brown Bread Slices 
  • 3-4 tbsp of Canned salted and cured Cod Roe 
  • ¼ cup of Olive oil 
  • 3-4 tbsp. of lemon juice 
  • Salt and pepper as per taste 

Taramosalata Recipe Guide – Steps To Follow 

Step 1 

For this yummy Taramosalata recipe, we will be using canned cod roe today. If you want, you can also use smoked cod roe. For the prep, slice up some onions and heat up a pan. 

Step 2 

In the pan, drizzle some olive oil, and add the minced garlic and sliced onions. Season it with some salt and sauté for a while. We are not looking for a golden color here, so surely keep an eye on the onions. 

Step 3

Once the onions start to appear translucent, you can turn off the flame. Take the sauteed onions out of the pan and keep aside. Now, in a big bowl, pour in water. 

Step 4

Take out the bread slices, and first chop off the sides of the bread. Now, dunk these breads in the water for a few seconds! As the bread soaks up a bit of water, you can take it out of the bowl and keep it aside. 

Step 5 

Now, in a blender jar or food processor, add the soaked-up bread pieces, cod roe, sauteed onions, olive oil and lemon juice. Sprinkle some salt and pepper and turn on the blender. 

Step 6

If you want you can also add a bit of lemon zest inside of the blender. We are looking for a smooth consistency here. The color of this tasty Greek dip depends heavily on your choice of cod roe! 

Step 7

If you want you can also replace the bread slices with boiled potatoes. Remember olive oil plays a huge role here, so, surely don’t skip this ingredient. Once everything is properly blended, you can turn off the food processor. 

Step 8 

Serve this rich Taramosalata in a flat bowl. Don’t forget to garnish this dip with a good drizzle of olive oil and some canned olives! You can easily pair this with any fluffy and flavorful Greek or Turkish bread. Again, if you want you can also take any hard bread of your choice, toast it for a while in the oven and then serve it alongside this meze dish

Nutritional Value (Per tablespoon)

  • Calories: 145 calories 
  • Total Fat: 14g 
  • Monounsaturated fat – 9.4g
  • Polyunsaturated fat – 2.9g
  • Saturated fat – 1.6g 
  • Protein – 2.1g 
  • Carbohydrates – 3g 
  • Cholesterol – 26 to 30 mg 
  • Sodium – 35 to 40 mg 
  • Dietary fiber – 0.2g
  • Sugars – 0.4g 
  • Potassium – 24.9mg 
  • High in omega-3 fatty acids
  • Good source of vitamin D

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