Greek · appetizer
Taramosalata
Taramosalata reads citrus 6.7, sourness 6.1 and richness 5.6 on Palate's 0–10 flavor X-ray — a Greek appetizer, about 15 min. Measured from the recipe itself: ingredients and technique.
The flavor X-ray — six axes, 0–10
- Umami & Savory — 5.0 / 10
- Sweet & Fruity — 1.8 / 10
- Sour & Bright — 8.6 / 10
- Bitter & Earthy — 1.6 / 10
- Rich & Fat — 5.9 / 10
- Aromatic & Spice — 4.0 / 10
The measured notes (of 18)
Citrus 6.7 · Sourness 6.1 · Richness 5.6 · Umami 4.5 · Allium 3.9 · Marine & Briny 3.2 · Salinity 1.9 · Bitterness 1.5 · Fruity 1.4 · Sweetness 1.4 · Nutty 1.2 · Floral 0.8 · Herbaceous 0.8 · Earthy 0.7
What's in it (5)
- 3 oz white fish roe (tarama)
- 4 slices day-old white bread (crusts removed)
- 3 tbsp lemon juice
- 3/4 cup olive oil
- 1 small onion, grated
Time & effort: about 15 min (10 min active) · effort: easy
Nutrition (per 100 g, engine-estimated): 92.5 kcal, 5.8 g protein, 2 g fat, 13 g carbs
Dietary: Contains meat · Contains seafood — engine-derived; double-check anything allergy-critical.
How it's cooked (3 steps)
- Soak bread briefly in water and squeeze dry.
- Blend roe, bread, and grated onion until smooth, then slowly drizzle in olive oil while blending to emulsify.
- Add lemon juice to taste, adjusting until pale and creamy.
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- Pick Up Saltfish — Caribbean
- Grilled Whole Trout with Lemon and Herbs — American
- Grilled Swordfish Steaks with Lemon Caper Butter — American
- Rissóis de Camarão — Portuguese
- Souvlaki — Greek
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Every number above is Palate's engine-measured estimate, computed from this recipe's ingredients and techniques — not human-tasted ratings or reviews.