True caviar connoisseurs believe the finest way to enjoy this delicacy is on its own, without any additions, to fully appreciate its distinctive flavor. While purists avoid garnishes that might overshadow the taste, pairing caviar with mild accompaniments is a matter of personal preference—especially if its flavor feels too intense for some palates.
True caviar connoisseurs believe that the best way to eat and serve these delicate fish eggs is without any additions, by simply serving caviar on its own. These gourmet food experts believe that this is the only way to avoid having garnishes that prevent you from tasting caviar’s highly appreciated flavor. However, what one chooses to eat or not to eat with caviar is a matter of taste and personal preference. If you think that the taste of caviar is too intense, there are certain accouterments and accompaniments that can pair perfectly with this unique delicacy.
Caviar is often served on lightly-buttered dry toasts, unsalted crackers, or bread (crunchy baguette) with creme fraiche. You can also opt for the traditional way and eat caviar with mini pancakes known as “blini”.
Some traditional garnishes for caviar are creme fraiche, sour cream, fresh herbs, chopped onions, and crumbled hard-boiled eggs. Trying them as additions to the fish eggs can improve your caviar-eating experience.
The most expensive way to serve caviar is to put it on oysters or wrap it in Jamon Iberico. Favorite pairings also include serving caviar on top of boiled eggs or omelets, or with potatoes. The most unexpected product you can present with caviar is white chocolate.
The only thing you have to keep in mind is that caviar is supposed to be the pièce de résistance of any meal. Avoid overdoing it by adding too much caviar to your dish.
Now that you have all of the necessary information needed to prepare you for serving caviar, you can buy a nice tin or jar of red caviar or black caviar at Marky’s. Don’t forget about the utensils, including tin openers and spoons, forks, and plates made from delicate mother of pearl that are also available at our store, which will allow you to serve caviar in a proper way to your guests.
These are arguably the simplest caviar delivery device to start with. All you need are a few slices of store-bought white bread and enough knife skills to create clean triangle shapes. Spread them with room temperature butter, then toast them lightly and add some caviar, and voila!
Blini is a Russian buckwheat pancake that is blissfully easy to make. Try serving it with sour cream and a generous spoonful of caviar for the ultimate savory combo!
If you're scrambling to put together a caviar tray, load up the plate with unsalted crackers and potato chips. It's a simple yet delicious appetizer!
The most common fruit to pair with caviar is lemon. Consider serving caviar with lemon wedges and a few sprigs of fresh garden herbs.
Veggie lovers can slice cucumbers, avocados, red onion or cauliflower into thin strips or circles, then garnish with small scoops of caviar for a fresh and delicate bite. Vegetables are a low-effort way to make a great impression and add lovely colors to the spread.
While it sounds like an unlikely combination, pasta and caviar are a culinary match made in heaven. The thinner and lighter the pasta, the better, so seek out angel hair or capellini instead of thick linguine or spaghetti. The goal is to coat the thin pasta strips lightly with caviar rather than consume many pearls in one bite.
Caviar and cheese may have differing textures, but together they create a uniquely delicious concoction. The firm "pop" of caviar pearls plays against the chewy smoothness of the cheese for an adventurous bite. Serving well-proportioned cheese wedges or slices alongside caviar elevates the presentation further.
Here are three delicious caviar and cheese pairings to consider:
When dessert rolls around, try scooping a bit of caviar on some white chocolate to indulge your more adventurous guests. It may look strange, but trust us, it's delicious!
