The Drama of Taramosalata (or Caviar Emptor)
Posted by Melissa Bell in greek, product comparison, restaurant review on March 6, 2008 at 7:36 am
Taramosalata, sometimes spelled taramasalata, is a classic Greek appetizer that is a tongue-tinglingly salty, creamy, sensual and sunny-bright delight, harbouring a complex taste and texture resulting from the intimate mixture of a few ordinary elements. Taramosalata’s basic components are red fish roe (usually cod or carp), bread or potatoes, lemon juice, and olive oil. These are whipped together resulting in a smooth-ish paste usually served with pita for dipping or, in my case, scooping. Perfect with a glass of resin-y retsina.
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