Taramasalata is arguably the most popular dip in a Cypriot meze, the more often bright pink dip is eaten with all sorts of foods, ranging from fired Cypriot potatoes to charcoal cooked meats either in big cuts on the bone, Souvla, or little leaned cubed meats, Souvlakia, or more traditionally with some warm pitta or koulouri bread.
The dip, primarily consists of cod roe, breadcrumbs and lemon juice, and is used in cuisines from the Balkans to the near east, but has gradually cemented its place in the UK where it is stocked by the some of the largest supermarkets such as Waitrose, Sainsbury’s, Tesco and Marks & Spencer.
Typically, “tarama”, as it is sometimes known, can be found in ethnic food stores catering to London’s Cypriot, Greek and Turkish communities, however, the Strike action by Bakkavor employees has placed a huge demand for the whipped dip and many consumers have taken to social media to express their upset. Negotiations between Unite and Bakkavor continue whilst workers demand a pay rise of 81p per hour, whilst the company insists their workers’ pay rate has risen higher than the average increase.
Industrial action threatens dip in taramasalata supplies
