Taramosalata

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INGREDIENTS:2 lbs. fish roe (tarama)
¼ cup water
4 ½ cups olive oil
1 onion, grated
5 to 6 lemons, juicedDIRECTIONS:1. In a mixer bowl, place fish roe and water and beat at low speed until very soft.

2. Gradually add half of the olive oil and beat well after each addition, until oil is absorbed.

3. Add grated onion and continue beating while gradually adding remaining olive oil, until all oil is absorbed.

4. Add lemon juice a little at a time and continue beating well. (Total preparation time is approximately 45 minutes).

5. Serve as a dip with Greek bread.NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:Calories 420 (93% from fat); Fat 43g (sat. 6g); Protein 9g; Carbohydrates 2g; Sodium 35mg; Cholesterol 140mg; Fiber 0gSERVINGS:24 servingsFrom:Submitted by James Dragatsis, director of dining services, Tellabs, Bolingbrook, IL