This famous Greek dip has always been a favourite of mine but is usually packed full of propoints/calories.
I don't know why I hadn't thought to make a Slice-of-Slim version before...but here it is in all its glory!
Typically, a 50g shop-bought portion of taramasalata is around 7pp/approx.300kcal. In a restaurant it's usually much higher than that...but my version is a mere 2pp/approx.82kcal per portion!
It couldn't be more simple to make either.
If you can get hold of fresh cod roe, it is always preferable. However, it has a very short seasonal availability and is also quite hard to find if you don't live near to a great deli. I have found that the tinned version works extremely well in this recipe.
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YOU WILL NEED : (Serves 4)
200g tin pressed cod roe
(NOT soft cod roe)
150g Total yoghurt 2% fat
juice of 2 lemons
black pepper
paprika/sumac to garnish
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Open the tin of cod roe using the key on the bottom of the tin.
(This is old-fashioned stuff you know!)
You'll see that pressed cod roe is very compact and solid.
Tip the roe into a mixing bowl and break it down slightly by mashing with a fork.
Add the yoghurt and mix together. I use the 2% fat Total yoghurt as it gives a creamier finish to this recipe.
You can use the 0% fat version if you prefer.
Squeeze 2 lemons and add the juice to taste. I love my taramasalata really citrusy as it compliments the strong fishy flavour of the cod roe, so I use it all.
Season generously with black pepper to taste.
Mix again with a fork. You could serve it at this stage...
...however, if you blend it using a hand stick blender, you will greatly improve the texture of the taramasalata.
Blending removes the slight grittiness of the roe and emulsifies the dip to produce a very creamy, aerated, authentic dish.
Pop into a serving dish or weigh into 4 separate portions which makes it much easier to track the propoints/calories.
Sprinkle with paprika or sumac, then chill for at least an hour before serving.
This helps the taramasalata to firm up.
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Pink perfection.
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SERVING SUGGESTION
You could serve like this, as part of a fabulous deli board. I weighed everything into individual bowls for easy portion control.
I served it with a tahini/yoghurt dip,
some marinated prawns (shop-prepared), generous amounts of cucumber and carrot sticks, and warm mini bagels.
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6 comments:
Thanks for the recipe Janey - I will definitely give this one a go.
Looks Delish! x
Hi Panyan Pickle! Yes-give it a try, it's so easy and very tasty! xx
All the little things- yes it is very yummy! x
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Way too much lemon, but otherwise a great recipe. Would recommend adding the lemon juice a little at a time (I luckily did, and juice of one rather small lemon was plenty - to my taste -)
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