Salted fish roe is available fresh from delicatessens or in cans from the supermarket. Buy a good brand, as the cheaper varieties can be oversalted. Traditionally, the egg yolk is used raw, but very finely mashed hard-cooked egg yolk may be substituted.
Makes 2 cups (500 ml)
- 100 gr tarama (salted fish roe)
- 1 egg yolk
- 4 slices stale white bread, crusts removed
- 60 ml water
- 1 garlic clove, finely chopped
- ½ small onion, minced
- 45-60 ml lemon juice
- 90 ml olive oil
- Freshly ground white pepper, to taste
- Combine the fish roe and egg yolk in a bowl and beat until creamy.
- Soak the bread in the water for a few minutes, then squeeze the bread until it is as dry as possible and add to the fish roe.
- Use a hand-held electric mixer to blend, then add the garlic and onion, beating until well mixed ; gradually add the lemon juice and oil and beat until light and fluffy.
- Season with plenty of white pepper.
- Chill until required ; serve with crackers or bread.
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