regional dishEssential
Taramasalata
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The Verdict
Only the pale, beige version made with real roe is worth your attention.
Why go
Avoid the bright pink, artificially colored stuff. A good version is creamy, briny, and sophisticated.
Best for
Seafood · Food
Skip if
You have an aversion to fish eggs.
Best months
Year-round
Recommendation
Essential
Understand the place
Fish roe puree, creamy and briny when made properly and pale beige, not pink. Avoid the artificially colored supermarket version; it tells you nothing real.
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