Taramasalata on grilled sourdough with asparagus

Method

1. 01
   Step 1Break up the roe

   Cut the smoked cod's roe into portions and remove the skin.

   Cod roe
2. 02
   Step 2Blend the taramasalata

   Blend the cod's roe with bread soaked in water and olive oil in a food processor until smooth and thick.

   Cod roeSourdoughOlive oil
3. 03
   Step 3Brighten with lemon

   Add lemon juice to the taramasalata and mix to loosen and brighten it.

   Lemon juice
4. 04
   Step 4Blanch the asparagus

   Blanch the asparagus in boiling salted water until tender.

   Asparagus
5. 05
   Step 5Grill the bread

   Grill slices of sourdough bread in a grill pan until charred.

   Sourdough
6. 06
   Step 6Serve on toast

   Pipe taramasalata onto the grilled bread, lay the asparagus on top and finish with olive oil and lemon.

   Cod roeSourdoughOlive oilLemon juiceAsparagus