New Zealand Seafood Recipes
TARAMASALATA
Ingredients
Preferred measurement of units
200g6½ oz red or blue cod smoked roe
1 clove garlic, crushed
2 Tbsp lemon juice
2 Tbsp olive oil
4 Tbsp cold water
1 cup fresh breadcrumbs
Method
Skin smoked roe.
Place smoked roe, crushed garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, water & breadcrumbs in a food processor or blender & mix until a thick smooth paste is formed.
Place in a small bowl, cover & chill.
Garnish with chopped parsley & lemon slices & serve with slices of thin toast or crusty bread.
Cod, Blue
Omega 3: Good Omega-3
Color when cooked:
- Pink flesh, whitens on cooking
Flesh:
- Medium
- Thick flakes
Cooking Methods:
- Bake
- Marinate
- Microwave
- Poach
- Smoke
- Soup/chowder
- Fry
Cod, Red
Omega 3: Good Omega-3
Color when cooked:
- White
Flesh:
- Delicate
- Flakes easily when cooked
Cooking Methods:
- Bake
- Microwave
- Poach
- Smoke
- Fry