How To Serve
You are what you eat. So, something has to be noticed is how to properly serve and taste caviar.
How to serve: This royal delicacy has its own tasting culture. Ideally, serve caviar in chilled glass dishes, preferably made of mother-of-pearl, bone, crystal, wood or plastic, which should be placed on crushed ice. It guarantees fresh flavor. Avoid using metal or silver spoons as they can react with the caviar and give a metallic taste. Traditional way to serve caviar is right from the tin can or glass jar with an elegant mother of pearl spoon.
Pairing food
The best way to eat caviar is without any additions to mix with the natural flavor of the caviar. The other way to indulge the caviar is to put it on some background that will add some texture to it. Some supplements which are perfect match for caviar are mentioned below. However, what to eat or not to eat with it is a matter of taste.
Blini
Blini which are the most popular and most-eaten dishes in Russia known as a pancake traditionally made from wheat or buckwheat flour.
Eggs (chicken eggs/ quail eggs)
It is served in an egg, it is sunk in it like an egg yolk. First, eat caviar, then eat the egg.
Tip: Common garnishes are sour cream, hard-boiled eggs, chopped onions, and fresh herbs like parsley and dill that can improve your caviar-eating experience.
Sea Food
The most expensive way to serve caviar is to put it inside the oyster on ice crystal with lemon. It also tastes wonderful with fresh lobster.
Tip: Common garnishes are sour cream, hard-boiled eggs, chopped onions, and fresh herbs like parsley and dill that can improve your caviar-eating experience.
Pairing Drink
Principally, caviar is paired with Champagne, glowing wine or ice-cold vodka. Dry white wines or sake are also common matches for this ancient delicacy. But don’t be afraid to trail off the beaten track and find your perfect pairing for your caviar.
How much should I serve?
Caviar is typically served in small quantities due to its rich flavor texture. However the recommended serving amount is different, we suggest to serve it about 1-2 ounces. As a rule of thumb, you can serve specific amount of caviar based on your interest and meal.
How should I store my caviar?
Caviar needs to be stored properly in order not to lose its properties. Always keep the caviar cold and served chilled, never at room temperature. Never in the freezer. Ideal storage temperature is between -3 and +3 °C (26.6 – 37.4 ° F). Ideally it is best to purchase caviar in smaller containers and consume in a single setting. When the container is opened, the remaining caviar should be consumed within the next 2-3 days.
Tip: as it is stated, the traditional and right way of eating caviar is to scoop it onto the back of your hand, between your thumb and index finger. The main reasons behind this way of consumption are entirely associated with both tasting full flavor by gourmets for testing on its own flavor and not using spoons in their mouth. To put it simply, when you eat caviar without spoon, you only taste the caviar itself that is why there is not any additional substance to alter its taste. Altogether, using your hand gives you an opportunity to get a better idea of its full flavor and scent.