SMOKED SALMON TARAMA WITH PITA CHIPS

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Provided by Michael Psilakis

Categories     Condiment/Spread     Appetizer     Salmon     Bon Appétit     Sugar Conscious     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free

Yield Makes about 2 1/3 cups

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 2/3 cups 3/4-inch cubes crustless country-style bread
1 cup whole milk
6 ounces thinly sliced smoked salmon
1/3 cup chopped shallots
3 tablespoons distilled white vinegar
3 garlic cloves
5 tablespoons olive oil plus more for frying pita
1/2 cup tarama (pale orange carp roe)
2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill plus more for garnish
4 7- to 8-inch pita breads, each cut into 8 triangles
1 2-ounce jar salmon caviar

Steps:

  • Combine bread and milk in medium bowl. Let soak 5 minutes, tossing to moisten. Squeeze bread to release milk; reserve milk. Place bread in processor. Add next 4 ingredients; blend until smooth. With machine running, gradually add 5 tablespoons olive oil; transfer to medium bowl. Stir in tarama, 2 tablespoons dill, and enough reserved milk by tablespoonfuls to reach spreadable consistency. Season with salt and pepper. DO AHEAD: Can be made 6 hours ahead. Cover and chill.
  • Pour enough olive oil into large skillet to cover bottom. Heat oil over medium high heat. Add pita triangles and cook until light brown, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer to paper towels and drain.
  • Place bowl of salmon tarama in center of platter. Garnish with salmon caviar and dill. Surround with pita chips and serve. more info Tarama is sold at many supermarkets and at specialty foods stores and Greek markets.

TBMA3 SENPAI
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This dish is a bit too rich for my taste. I would recommend using less butter or cream cheese in the tarama.


Temidayo Osiberu
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I made this dish for my family and they loved it. It's a great way to get kids to eat fish.


Abibatu Bangura
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This is a great recipe for a healthy snack. The smoked salmon is a good source of omega-3 fatty acids, and the tarama is a good source of protein.


Angel Kristine
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I'm not a big fan of smoked salmon, but I loved this dish. The tarama was creamy and flavorful, and the pita chips were the perfect accompaniment.


Sarita Jha
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This dish is a bit pricey to make, but it's worth it for a special occasion.


Putiti GaminGBG
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I would recommend this recipe to anyone who loves smoked salmon or tarama.


Linnah Karisa
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This dish is a great way to impress your guests. It's elegant and delicious.


Phaddi Paddington
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I love the combination of smoked salmon and tarama. It's a classic flavor combination that never gets old.


Sonu Mallah
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This is a great recipe for a party. It's easy to make ahead of time and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Liyu Liyu ·àç·ã© ·àç·ã© ·àõ·ãï·ãµ
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I would definitely make this dish again. It's a great appetizer or snack.


Aziz Khan Lovely Hi
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This dish was a bit time-consuming to make, but it was worth it in the end.


Cate Wangeci
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The smoked salmon tarama was a bit too salty for my taste, but the pita chips were delicious.


Sumaira Qasim
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover smoked salmon. I had some leftover from a bagel brunch, and this was the perfect way to use it up.


Malak Naeem
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I'm a big fan of smoked salmon, and this dish did not disappoint. The tarama was creamy and flavorful, and the pita chips were the perfect vehicle for scooping it up.


Mohsan Tarar
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This dish was a hit at my party! Everyone loved the unique flavor of the smoked salmon tarama, and the pita chips were a great addition.


Jacky Weluzani
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I was pleasantly surprised by how easy this recipe was to follow. I'm not a very experienced cook, but I was able to make this dish with ease. The instructions were clear and concise, and the ingredients were easy to find.


Ibedu Chidiogo
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This smoked salmon tarama with pita chips was an absolute delight! The flavors were perfectly balanced, with the smokiness of the salmon complementing the creamy texture of the tarama. The pita chips were the perfect accompaniment, adding a crispy cr