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Taramokeftedes
Ταραμοκεφτέδες
Fish roe and potato fritters
Roe daysPrep 20 minCook 15 minServes 4
When to eat it. Made where roe is allowed: Clean Monday by Greek custom, Lazarus Saturday in the Russian tradition. Fish roe. Greeks eat it on Clean Monday by custom, and the Russian typikon allows it on Lazarus Saturday.
Ingredients
Method
- Mix the tarama, potatoes, onion and herbs.
- Add enough flour to shape small patties.
- Fry in hot oil until golden.
- Serve with lemon.
Tip. No salt needed: the roe is salty enough.
Fasting customs differ between churches and parishes. When in doubt, follow what your priest gives you. Not sure what today allows? Check the Orthodox calendar.
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