Taramasalata
is a Greek dish, often served as a meze. It is made from tarama, the roe of the
carp fish (although cheaper cod roe is often used instead). It is usually a bright
pink colour, although this is due to food colouring, and a more authentic version
is orange. The roe is mixed with lemon juice, bread crumbs, onions, garlic and
olive oil. It is usually eaten as a dip, with pitta bread or raw vegetables. It
is often served alongside houmous and tzatziki.
