Authentic Greek Taramosalata 💯 Secret Family Recipe!

tarama

🥗Healthier: smoked trout roe

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Smoked trout roe offers a similar flavor profile, while canned tuna is more accessible.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil is healthier with a high smoke point, while vegetable oil is budget-friendly.

bread

🥗Healthier: whole grain bread

💰Cheaper: stale bread

Whole grain bread adds fiber, while stale bread helps achieve the right texture.

lemon juice

🥗Healthier: lime juice

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Lime juice provides a similar acidity, while vinegar is often less expensive.

Chop the small onion.

Remove the crust from the stale bread.

Soak the bread in water for 5 minutes.

Strain the soaked bread well.

Add 100 g of tarama to the bowl.

Add the soaked bread and chopped onion to the bowl.

Add juice from 1/2 lemon.

Gradually add 400 ml of vegetable oil while mixing continuously.

Add 50 ml of water and 100 ml of olive oil, mixing until well combined.

Cover and put it in the fridge for about 30 minutes.

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