How to make Taramosalata

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Taramosalata is cooked the way Lenten and festive tables cooks it — olive oil used without counting, salt judged by hand, and lemon always within reach. This is the home version, written down the way a Greek family cook actually puts it on the table.

Taramosalata is a creamy Greek dip made from white tarama fish roe, blended with soaked white bread, olive oil, lemon juice, and finely chopped onion. This dish is a staple at both Lenten and festive tables, where it's prepared with generous amounts of olive oil and a pinch of salt, always adjusted by hand. The taste of taramosalata is a harmonious balance of briny fish roe, the richness of olive oil, and the bright acidity of lemon. It's a dish that captures the essence of Greek home cooking, where each family might have its own slight variation, but the core flavors remain the same.