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Greek Fish Roe Fritters – Taramokeftedes

Greek Fish Roe Fritters – Taramokeftedes

Giorgos Tsoulis
Greek fish roe fritters! Amazingly delicious, crunchy fish roe fritters with bread and lots of super aromatic herbs. They make a wonderful appetizer or snack!
4.91 from 77 votes
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 35 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine Greek
Servings 20 pieces

Ingredients
 
 

  • 200 g white fish roe
  • 350 g stale bread
  • 1 medium onion finely chopped
  • ½ bunch parsley finely chopped
  • ¼ bunch dill finely chopped
  • 3 sprigs mint only the leaves, finely chopped
  • 3 tbsp Greek extra virgin olive oil
  • 3 tbsp lemon juice
  • salt
  • pepper
  • sunflower oil for frying

To serve:

  • parsley finely chopped
  • ½ onion thinly sliced

Instructions
 

  • In a bowl, add the bread and add enough water to cover it. Set it aside to soak.
  • In a separate bowl, add the fish roe, olive oil and lemon juice. Mix until incorporated.
  • Squeeze the bread with your hands to remove as much water as possible. Add it to the bowl with the fish roe and add the onion, parsley, dill and mint. Season to taste.
  • Mix thoroughly with your hands. Cover the bowl with cellophane wrap and refrigerate for 1 hour.
  • Place a large pot, full of a generous amount of sunflower oil, over high heat and let it get hot. Pick up about 30 g ( 2 tablespoons) of the fish roe mixture and shape into round balls.
  • When the oil is hot, add the fish roe balls. Fry until golden and crunchy.
  • Transfer to a plate lined with paper towels, to drain.
  • Serve the fish roe fritters warm, along with parsley and thinly sliced onions.

Notes

Greek Fish Roe Fritters – Taramokeftedes
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