Taramasalata

Ingredients

• 8 ounces smoked codfish roe
• 1 small onion, quartered
• 1 cup fresh white breadcrumbs
• 1 large garlic clove, crushed
• 1 large lemon, juice and rind of
• 2/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 6 tablespoons hot water
• pepper
• black olives (to garnish)
• peppercorn (to garnish)

Directions

1. 1

   Remove skin from the fish roe. Put the onion in a food processor and chop fienly. Add the cod roe in small pieces and process until smooth. Add breadcrumbs, garlic, lemon rind and juice, and mix well together.

2. 2

   With the food processor still running, very sklowly pour in the oil. When all the oil has been incorporated, blend in the water. Season with pepper.

3. 3

   Transfer the mixture to a serving bowl and chill for at least an hour before serving. Garnish with olives and capers.