Taramasalata

Name: Taramasalata
Ingredients: 3 or 4 slices good white bread, preferably stale; 2 or 3 garlic cloves, to taste, peeled; One 7- or 8-ounce jar tarama; Juice of 2 lemons, or to taste; About 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil; Salt and black pepper, if necessary

6 ingredients

5 steps

Ingredients

3 or 4 slices good white bread, preferably stale
2 or 3 garlic cloves, to taste, peeled
One 7- or 8-ounce jar tarama
Juice of 2 lemons, or to taste
About 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
Salt and black pepper, if necessary

Directions

1

Soak the bread in water to cover while you prepare the other ingredients.
2

When its soft, squeeze the water from it and put it in a food processor with the garlic, tarama, and a couple tablespoons of lemon juice.
3

Turn the machine on and add olive oil in a steady stream until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
4

Taste and add more lemon juice, oil, or garlic if you like; you may also add a little salt and pepper.
5

Serve immediately or cover tightly and refrigerate for up to a couple of days before serving.