Caviar tasting – an elegant, simple and delicious way to serve it.
This isn’t a classic recipe – it’s more of an idea, a little tasting journey, and a suggestion for how you can serve caviar simply and elegantly as an appetiser or starter when the occasion calls for something a bit special.
I love serving 3 (or more) different kinds of caviar – ideally on ice cubes so they stay cold and fresh.
It makes for a beautiful presentation and a lovely variation in flavour and texture between the different types of caviar.
Alongside the caviar I serve small blinis, a good rich crème fraîche (38% fat), some finely chopped pickled red onions and finely chopped chives – simple and delicious, and your guests can assemble each bite exactly as they like.
If you’d like to vary things a little, try for example:
– Crispy smashed potatoes
– Mini rösti made in a waffle iron
It’s all about texture and balance – something soft, something crisp, a little richness and a touch of acidity, so the caviar gets to shine.
And best of all, it’s very easy to prepare – yet it tastes and feels like something truly special.
Caviar tasting
Ingredients
- 1 batch blinis – click here for the recipe
- Butter, for frying
- 3 tins caviar
- Ice cubes
- Crème fraîche (38% fat)
- Finely chopped chives
- Pickled red onions, finely chopped – click here for the recipe
Method
- Fry the blinis in a generous knob of butter in a hot pan until golden. Set them aside on a piece of kitchen paper and let them drain for a moment before arranging them on a plate.
- Open the tins of caviar and set them on a layer of crushed ice in a deep plate.
- Serve straight away with crème fraîche, chives and pickled red onions – and let your guests build their own blinis.
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