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Romanian Fish Roe Salad

Posted on Oct 2nd, 2022
by Diana Oana
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Romanian Fish Roe Salad

Roe salad (Salată de Icre) is a popular appetizer in Romania, often served at events, gatherings, and holiday dinner parties. While it’s readily available in stores as a ready-made product, the homemade version always tastes better.

Romanian roe salad is typically made using carp, herring, or pike roe, which are mixed with oil, semolina, sparkling water, and a squeeze of lemon until they form a creamy consistency. Recently, trout roe has also become a popular choice, although it is more expensive and harder to find.

A common variation includes finely chopped onions, which enhance the flavor of the salad, so feel free to add them.

As shown in the pictures, I’ve served the fish roe salad in tart shells, which are perfect for dinner parties and events. Traditionally, however, roe salad is enjoyed on toast, paired with fresh bread and tomatoes.

Fish Roe Salad

Romanian Fish Roe Salad

Diana Oana
This creamy and flavorful Fish Roe Salad is a classic Romanian appetizer made with semolina, carp roe, sunflower oil, and sparkling water. Perfect for serving on bread, in tart shells, or stuffed in bell peppers, it’s an elegant and delicious addition to any dinner party or gathering.
4.90 from 46 votes
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Prep Time 15 minutes mins
Cook Time 20 minutes mins
Waiting Time 30 minutes mins
Total Time 1 hour hr 5 minutes mins
Course Appetizer
Cuisine Romanian, Russian
Servings 4 servings

Ingredients
 
 

  • 300 ml milk
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 50 g semolina
  • 50 g carp roe
  • 100 ml sunflower oil
  • 100 ml sparkling water
  • freshly squeezed lemon juice (to taste)
  • tart shells (optional: you can also serve the salad directly from a bowl)
  • 1/2 finely chopped onion (optional)

Instructions
 

  • Heat the milk in a saucepan. When it starts to boil, add the salt and semolina, stirring constantly with a whisk. Cook until the mixture thickens, then let it cool completely.
  • Transfer the cooled semolina mixture to a bowl and mix in the fish roe.
  • Gradually add the sunflower oil and sparkling water, alternating and pouring in a thin stream while mixing continuously.
  • Add freshly squeezed lemon juice to the mixture, adjusting the amount to taste for a bright and tangy flavor.
  • The final mixture should have a dense and creamy texture.
  • Serve the fish roe salad with bread, or use it to fill tart shells or slices of bell pepper for an elegant presentation.

Notes

Romanian Fish Roe Salad
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Diana Oana

As an award winning food blogger, I started my culinary journey in 2010, driven by a fervent commitment to crafting flavorful, tasty meals that defy the stereotype of bland health cuisine. I love to cook anything from appetizers to main courses and desserts from a wide range of cuisines as well as traditional Romanian dishes.

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