Taramosalata (Fish roe salad - meze)
Photo taken from Athinorama Umami Taramosalata There are also the Greek classics, think something like a dip but instead of using nachos or vegetables to eat them we use bread. Taramosalata is one of those dishes. It is roe fish blended into a creamy pink dip of pureed potatoes with parsley, lemon juice, and finely chopped onion (optional). In meze, this is one of the first dishes that it is served. In taverns, they always bring it along with salad, tzatziki, and tahini. We will talk about the last two later. Well, let’s see our recipe… Ingredients 2 kg tarama (fish roe). 1 large potato or two small ones 450gr of Greek bread 1 tsp of shredded and dried onion 1 cup olive oil The juice of one lemon (medium size) Tarama is the hardest ingredient to find, so it is a good idea to look at groceries that import Mediterranean food. It is usually sold in larger jars, but you can store the remainder in the freezer for mon...
I too make these at home and they taste so good all the time.
ReplyDeleteLovely, Eftychia. Tons of veggies in those fish cakes.
ReplyDeleteLove croquettes. Yum!
ReplyDeleteI love to make these bite sized as an appetizer
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ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing your Easy Fish Croquettes dish with me. They look delicious--especially in the frying pan. I can almost hear them sizzling looking at the photo. My family and I eat fish, beans, and tofu as our primary protein (we're pescetarian) and I constantly seek out novel ways to prepare fish and other seafood.
I'm not familiar with Cypriot potatoes (is there another name for them)? I live in the Washington, D.C. area, so I'm sure I can find them somewhere.
Alaiyo
I have never had croquettes before, but these look wonderful! Cant wait to try them!
ReplyDeleteI never had fish croquettes but these sound great!
ReplyDeleteYummy these look delicious! What a great recipe! :)
ReplyDeleteThese croquettes look delicious!
ReplyDeleteOMG!!!! that looks fascinating, they are called cutlets in India
ReplyDeleteThese look delicious! I wonder if I can make them with chicken?...
ReplyDeleteOh these just look delicious. I've never used thyme in a breading before. I'm going to have to try that for sure! Your aunt sounds like a wonderful woman - I'm sure she's smiling upon you.
ReplyDeleteVery nice! :)
ReplyDeleteDelicious & flavorful croquettes, looks fantastic :)
ReplyDeleteHi everybody, thanks for your comments! You can make this dish with chicken as well.
ReplyDeleteCypriot potatos are very well knowed in Europe I am sure you will be able to find them in other continents as well. They are not very sweet and they make perfect French fries.
Those look sooo delicious!!!! :D
ReplyDeleteI've never had fish croquettes but will have to try after looking at these!
ReplyDeleteThose fish croquettes look heavenly
ReplyDeleteand what makes htem extra special is the memory of that special person
I don't eat fish (I'm a veg.) but still I must admit - it looks w-o-n-d-e-r-f-u-l !!
ReplyDeleteLook delicious. Another job well done!
ReplyDeleteHow nice of you to dedicate this to your aunt.. they look fantastic!
ReplyDeleteMy nana LOVES croquettes. I am going to make this for her!
ReplyDeleteUmmm...Yum!!!! Fried fish-potato mixture sounds amazing, I'm sure your aunt would be proud!
ReplyDeleteI am so excited to try these we have such great fish here in Sweden! Thanks for sharing!
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Dawnie
You are so talented! I've just stumbled onto your blog and now I'm going to spend the rest of the afternoon (not working) browsing your desserts!
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I've only ever had salmon croquettes and never considered using any other fish. I'm going to have to try these. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteThose fish croquettes look like they would have made your Aunty very proud.
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Dwiana
I love fish croquettes. I make them with salmon
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ReplyDeletethese croquettes look great... nice and crispy. i might have to try them with chicken though since i don't eat fish much. i am sure your aunt would be proud of your croquettes. i strongly believe that memories of people always live on through their recipes :)
Thanks for the post, I love fish cakes and what a great recipe this is. It is especially nice when it brings back such good memories.
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ReplyDeleteI think I'm going to give these a try. I like fish but my family not. But fried is always a good idea.
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These look super yummy!!!
ReplyDeleteCroquette is one of my favorite culinary words. Makes me think of drums and tapdancers and town celebrations at the central square with lights and streamers everywhere. Making fish croquettes is a great way to make a limited amount of fish last for more than one meal.
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