Tarama

Also known as taramosalata

Taramasalata or taramosalata (; from 'fish roe' < + Greek: 'salad' < ) is a meze made from tarama, the salted and cured roe (colloquially referred to as caviar) of the cod, carp, or grey mullet (bottarga) mixed with olive oil, lemon juice, and a starchy base of bread or potatoes, or sometimes almonds. Variants may include garlic, spring onions, or peppers, or vinegar instead of lemon juice. While not traditionally Greek, smoked rather than cured cod's roe is more widely available in some places, and often used. Bottarga is usually much more expensive than cod roe.

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Key facts

Prepared food.name: Taramasalata
Prepared food.image: Taramosalata01.jpg
Prepared food.image_size: 250px
Prepared food.caption: A plate of taramasalata with garnishes
Prepared food.country: Greece
Prepared food.main_ingredient: Tarama (salted and cured roe of cod or carp), bread crumbs or mashed potatoes, lemon juice or vinegar, olive oil
Prepared food.course: Meze
Prepared food.type: Spread