Fish Roe Salad (Taramosalata)

Serves 3-4

Description/Notes:

A well known Greek appetizer that tastes so much better when you've made your own and accompanied with olives, capers and a glass of ouzo

Ingredients:

4 oz. (125g) fish roe

half a cup of olive oil

2 lemons

4 slices of bread

1 very small onion, finely chopped, or 2 cloves of crushed garlic

pepper

Cooking Instructions:

Soak the bread well and remove the crusts
Mash well and add the fish roe and onion or garlic, taking care to work the mixture until it becomes smooth
Add the oil and lemon juice alternately, drop by drop, then add a little pepper to taste
Serve on small plates garnished with olives or capers