Caviar is regarded as one of the "world's three delicacies" by Westerners due to its rich nutritional value and scarce production. It is a luxurious delicacy. But how should it be eaten? What is the correct way to eat it?
The most authentic way to eat caviar is to keep it fresh. Therefore, the authentic way is to eat it without adding anything. Take a chilled spoonful of caviar directly into your mouth, gently bite it with your teeth to hear the "pop" sound, carefully taste it with your tongue, and then swallow it. The authentic way seems to involve chewing with your teeth, gritting your teeth, and savoring it.
Pairing caviar with eggs is another option. This high-end delicacy may seem a bit wasteful to eat spoonful by spoonful, especially black caviar, which is particularly precious and scarce. The famous chef Zhaochen Men said that pairing caviar with egg whites and egg yolks enhances the taste. Although caviar is small, it leaves a lasting aftertaste.
To consume caviar correctly, place it in a small chilled dish to maintain its freshness and pair it with different condiments according to personal taste. The most classic and popular condiments are butter and toasted white bread.
Note: Caviar has a delicious taste and should be enjoyed on its own, so it is best not to pair it with spicy or strongly scented foods such as lemon and onion.
Other ways to consume caviar include caviar salad and caviar sushi.
For caviar salad, the ingredients are caviar, eggs, cabbage, and mayonnaise. Boil the eggs, shred the cabbage, chill the caviar, and place an appropriate amount of mayonnaise in a bowl. Cut the boiled eggs in half, remove the egg yolks and mix them with the mayonnaise until smooth. Arrange the cabbage on the plate, place the egg whites on top, add the mixed egg yolks, and top with chilled caviar.
For caviar sushi, the ingredients are caviar, seaweed, rice, salt, sugar, and vinegar. In a bowl, mix salt, sugar, and vinegar in a ratio of 1:5:7 to make sushi vinegar. Mix the prepared sushi vinegar with the rice, shape the rice into small balls, wrap them in seaweed, and seal the edges. Place the caviar on top of the rice balls using a wooden spoon.
Some things to note when eating caviar:
1. When choosing beverages to pair with caviar, champagne and vodka are recommended as they enhance the taste of caviar.
2. The choice of vessel for serving caviar is also important. Ideal utensils include wooden, shell, horn, and gold ones. It is best to avoid using silver utensils as silver can oxidize and ruin the fresh seafood flavor of caviar.
3. Caviar is prone to spoilage, so it is best to buy only what can be consumed. After opening, it should not be left for too long. The serving vessel should be chilled before eating.
