Taramasalata with Pita Chips |
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Prep Time: 12 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 12 Minutes Servings: 1 |
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Taramasalata is a creamy Greek dip featuring carp roe, or tarama. A popular brand of roe, Krinos Tarama ($7), is available nationwide at specialty foods stores or . Get creative: Use golden whitefish roe ($12 for 2 ounces), available . Save black roe for other uses; it will turn this dip an unappetizing gray color. Ingredients:
3 (1-ounce) slices white bread, crusts removed |
1/4 cup whole milk |
1/4 cup tarama, carp roe, or caviar |
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice |
4 teaspoons finely chopped shallot |
3/4 teaspoon minced garlic |
1/8 teaspoon sweet or smoked sweet paprika |
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper |
1/2 cup olive oil |
additional tarama, carp roe, or caviar |
Directions:
1. Tear bread into pieces, and place in a small bowl. Drizzle milk over bread, tossing to moisten.
2. Combine soaked bread, tarama, and next 5 ingredients in a food processor; process until smooth. With processor running, slowly add olive oil through food chute, processing until mixture is mousse-like and fluffy. If too thick, add 2 tablespoons water to thin slightly. Spoon into a bowl; cover and chill at least 1 hour. Top with additional tarama. Serve with pita chips.
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