How To Eat Caviar Like A Professional: The Full Rundown
Want to learn how to eat caviar like a professional? There is no definite correct way to eat caviar, but it is worth paying attention to several important points. What to eat with caviar? How to serve caviar correctly? How to store and preserve caviar? How much caviar to serve? Let’s dive in and learn how to eat caviar.
We’ll deal with each of these questions individually. Firstly, how to eat caviar. Often people think that caviar can only be eaten as an independent dish, but this is not correct! Caviar is used in a variety of recipes, and you will not regret exploring such mouth watering delicacies.
Usually, caviar is eaten in small portions in order to savor it’s delicate taste and texture. In fact, it’s not considered elegant to eat a lot of caviar at once. Caviar is a valuable delicacy that needs to be savored and appreciated, so it's best to start with small portions.
When tasting caviar, the right thing to do is to smell it first and then slowly taste it. It is not entirely correct to chew caviar, it is better to massage the caviar into your mouth like a fine wine to fully appreciate its elegance. Between tastes of caviar, it is better to refresh the receptors with vodka or champagne, so you can fully appreciate the caviars mouthwatering taste.
What can you eat with caviar?
Caviar can be enjoyed with many different types of complaints. A traditional and popular dish - blinis with caviar, which spread all over the world from Russia, is the most popular sidekick.
A salted or plain cracker is also great for tasting caviar. Fresh bread, toast, baguette, pita bread, and even potato chips can be used to complement your tasting. Dairy products will also perfectly complement the taste of caviar - take the sour cream, cream cheese, or butter, put caviar on top, and garnish the dish with pieces of boiled egg or onions. However, the most popular compliment to caviar are Blinis and Creme Fraiche from Skazka Caviar. The main point is not to be afraid to experiment, caviar tastes delicious with almost anything!
How to eat caviar and what to drink with caviar?
Traditionally, caviar is consumed with vodka, according to an old Russian tradition, and since caviar is a delicacy associated with luxury, another excellent combination is champagne such as Patland Sparkling Wine. You can also try a combination of caviar and light beer or sake.
All these are the traditional additions to caviar but do not limit yourself to this, because there are a great many recipes with caviar and these culinary creations will surprise you!
How to serve caviar?
Of course, caviar can be consumed in different ways, but to look like a professional, it is best to follow the etiquette of serving with the appropriate caviar accessories. The two main accoutrements you will need are a caviar key which is used to open the tin, and a Mother of Pearl spoon to eat the caviar.
Caviar serving temperature
It is best to store caviar at temperatures between 26 and 34 ℉. Do not open the caviar until the very moment of consumption, the packaging must be airtight and stored in the coldest part of your refrigerator. Keep in mind, heat and air are the biggest threats to the taste of caviar.
To preserve freshness, caviar is sometimes served in a special dish or bowl on ice. The caviar will remain cold and tasty until the ice melts. Once the caviar starts to get warm, it becomes softer and starts to lose its rich quality and taste. If the ice has already melted, then it is better to cover the caviar with plastic and put it back inside the refrigerator (preferably on ice).
How much caviar should I serve?
This is not an easy question, as the answer depends on several facts: how much do your guests love caviar? How do you plan to serve caviar? (As a separate dish or cooked according to a specific recipe?) If you are making a recipe, use as much as needed by the procedure. If you are serving pure caviar, then there is a recommendation to count on 1 ounce per guest.
Which caviar should I buy?
The most popular and bestselling sturgeon caviar is the Kaluga Caviar and Siberian Sturgeon Caviar. Another great and luxurious option is Russian Osetra Caviar. Lastly, if you want to splurge, the king of fish eggs is Beluga Caviar. You can browse more popular options in our exclusive Collection of Sturgeon Caviar.
A more economical but just as popular and tasty option is our exclusive collection of Roe. The standouts of the Roe Collection are Salmon Roe, Paddlefish Roe, and Trout Roe.
Frequently asked questions about caviar
Unopened: The shelf life of a vacuum sealed container of caviar is approximately 4 weeks at a temperature of 26° to 36° F.
Opened: For the best possible quality, caviar should be consumed within 7 days of opening.
Freezing: Caviar can be frozen to extend the shelf life to about a year. However, the caviar will have a slightly softer texture.
Orders for perishable items received by 3:00 PM Eastern Standard Time, Monday through Friday, are processed and shipped the same-day. Each tin of caviar is packed by hand and shipped via FedEx in a ice cooler to preserve freshness and texture upon delivery. We offer free overnight shipping on all orders.
We never add anything that would interfere with the quality or nutritional value of our product! Skazka caviar is 100% natural with no additives, preservatives, or chemicals. Our sturgeon eggs contain no mercury, pesticides, or any other harmful ingredients.
We’re fully committed to sustainability and ecological responsibility, using only wild-caught and responsibly farmed fish. Our farms are focused on minimizing their environmental impact, following the strictest procedures for sustainability at all times.
The quality of caviar is graded based on a set of factors in which the scorer must answer a series of questions about the product to determine whether the caviar is Grade 1 or Grade 2. The 9 factors that caviar is graded on are egg size, egg color, egg firmness, egg lucidity, egg uniformity, egg separation, egg fragrance, egg taste, and egg maturity.
Yes, eating caviar can have numerous benefits to your health. One serving of caviar is packed full of protein, calcium, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, selenium, and vitamins A, B2, B6, B12, B44, C, and D. Caviar is also known to contain a variety of essential amino acids such as lysine, arginine, isoleucine, methionine and histidine.
We strongly recommend serving caviar chilled. Keep it cold by putting the container in a bowl which is placed inside a larger bowl containing ice. Never use silver utensils or any other metals that oxidize to avoid damaging the taste. Begin with two small spoonfuls in a mother of pearl serving spoon, savoring the caviar without chewing to fully experience the delicate flavors.
The ideal complement to our caviar is French blinis and crème fraiche. Serve your guests Skazka caviar with warm blinis and a scoop of crème fraiche and they’ll be your friends for life!
In the unlikely event that you are not completely satisfied with your order, please contact us within 24 hours so we can arrange a replacement. We pride ourselves on customer service and will do everything possible to help.
About the Author
Igor Fishbeyn - Caviar Purveyor
Igor Fishbeyn is purveyor of fine sturgeon caviar and creator of the Skazka Caviar brand. He is an expert with decades of experience specializing in importing, wholesaling, and retailing the finest quality caviar in the world. Igor frequently writes about caviar news and various topics about the caviar industry. He lives in San Francisco with his wife and daughter.
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