Garlicky Fish Roe Spread
Instructions:
- Place the garlic with 1 or 2 tablespoons of the olive oil in a large mortar. Pound to a pulp with the pestle. Slowly add the mint, tarama, bread or potatoes, the remaining oil and water in small amounts, alternating between them and pounding well after each addition, until the mixture is smooth and creamy. Alternatively, place the garlic with 1 or 2 tablespoons of the olive oil in a food processor.
- Pulse on and off, then add the mint, tarama, and bread or potatoes. If using potatoes, mash slightly before adding to the food processor bowl. Pulse on and off for a minute or so, until the mixture is mealy. You don’t want to do this too fast—the idea is to simulate the slower mortar-and-pestle method—otherwise the mixture will become too gummy as the starch breaks down.
- As you pulse on and off, slowly drizzle in the olive oil and water, alternating between them, until the mixture becomes smooth and creamy. Remove from the food processor and serve.