Ingredients
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13 ounces bread, crust removed
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cold water to cover
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½ cup olive oil
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1 small onion, roughly chopped
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1 large lemon, juiced
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1 cup tarama (cured carp, cod, or mullet roe)
Directions
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Place bread in a bowl, cover with water and let sit until the bread is well soaked, 5 to 10 minutes. Drain water from the bowl and squeeze all of the excess water from the bread.
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Combine bread, olive oil, onion, and lemon juice in a food processor; process until smooth. Add tarama and process until well combined.
Tips
When finished blending ingredients, taste and adjust if necessary — add more lemon juice if too bitter, more tarama if you like a stronger flavor, or more olive oil if a richer texture is desired.
For a modern twist on this classic recipe, I like to first caramelize the onions in some olive oil with a pinch of chili flakes before adding to the food processor.
Editor's Note:
Tarama is the cured roe of either carp, cod or mullet. It is available as either white or pink roe, and either are fine to use, though white is more desirable.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| 383 | Calories |
| 23g | Fat |
| 35g | Carbs |
| 13g | Protein |
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 6 | |
| Calories 383 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 23g | 29% |
| Saturated Fat 4g | 18% |
| Cholesterol 140mg | 47% |
| Sodium 456mg | 20% |
| Total Carbohydrate 35g | 13% |
| Dietary Fiber 3g | 9% |
| Total Sugars 3g | |
| Protein 13g | 27% |
| Vitamin C 21mg | 24% |
| Calcium 118mg | 9% |
| Iron 3mg | 16% |
| Potassium 189mg | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
