How To Serve Caviar To Experience The Best Of Its Flavor
Caviar should be served well chilled, directly from its tin or from a nonreactive serving bowl set over ice. Plan about ½ ounce (14 grams) per guest for a tasting or appetizer and 1 ounce (28 grams) when caviar is the main feature. Use a mother-of-pearl, horn, glass, ceramic, or clean stainless-steel spoon, and keep […]
What is Ikura? All You Need to Know About Salmon “Caviar” Used for Sushi
Ikura is the Japanese term for salmon roe, especially salmon eggs that have been separated from the skein and cured with salt or a soy-based seasoning. The translucent orange pearls are larger than tobiko or masago and release a briny, savory liquid when bitten. Ikura is fish roe, not sturgeon caviar, although it is sometimes marketed as “salmon caviar.”
How to choose food and drink for great caviar pairings
Is there a special event coming soon and you’re thinking about creating a festive experience to share with loved ones? How about a caviar soirée? If this sounds like a good idea, you need to know the basic rules of caviar pairings. Caviar goes well with many foods and drinks, but if you think about […]
Caviar farms: a sustainable and environment friendly business
As you already know, caviar is a delicacy obtained from sturgeon eggs. What you may not know is that wild sturgeon is one of the most endangered species in the world. The most at risk sturgeon species are the beluga, also the most expensive caviar variety, closely followed by the ossetra. Caviar is a delicacy […]
What is Malossol caviar and why is it considered the best?
If someone were to ask you how would you describe the taste of caviar, what would your answer be? It may come hard to describe. Caviar has such a complex taste and fragrance, one can simply suggest it is a deliciously salty experience, with an effervescent pop that releases a nutty and creamy delight. But, […]
Caviar Luxury Gifts That Won’t Bankrupt You This Holiday
Christmas is upon us and while professional planners have their gifts ready, many of us struggle with buying the perfect something. Gift shopping is a genuine sport and it requires effort and creativity. So, don’t feel bad if you haven’t managed to get all your Christmas presents lined up yet. We have a special recommendation […]
The Origin Of Caviar
From Aristotle’s Banquets To The Most Coveted Delicacy In The World Despite being one of the most famous and expensive dishes in the world (who hasn’t heard of caviar?), few know about the origin of caviar and how it became one of the most sought-after delicacies. The history of caviar is one of taste, trade […]
Caviar for Beginners
Caviar can feel intimidating until you know a few basics. True caviar is salt-cured roe from fish in the sturgeon family. For a first tasting, choose a clearly labeled farm-raised sturgeon caviar, keep it very cold, taste a small spoonful plain, and then try it with a neutral food such as a blini, unsalted cracker, […]
The 7 Main Types of Caviar
The main types of caviar differ by the sturgeon species or hybrid that produces the eggs. Seven important names are Beluga, Sterlet, Kaluga Hybrid, American Ossetra, Ossetra, Siberian sturgeon and Sevruga. They range from large, delicate beads with a creamy flavor to smaller, firmer eggs with a stronger marine finish. These seven caviar varieties are useful […]
What is Caviar Exactly?
Caviar is salt-cured fish roe from sturgeon, a family of fish known scientifically as Acipenseridae. The individual eggs are separated from the ovary, cleaned, graded and lightly salted. Authentic caviar may come from species such as Beluga, Ossetra, Siberian, White, Hackleback or Kaluga sturgeon and recognized sturgeon hybrids.
