The numbers of foods that pair well with caviar are numerous. While no one ever wishes to present a hors d’oeurve that will overpower the wonderful taste of caviar, many do add a complimentary flavor to what you can offer your guests.

This topic of pairing the right food with caviar has become of great concerns since the banning of beluga caviar in the mid 2000’s. This was done in the hope that this ancient species of fish my not become extinct. Before this time it was almost considered a sin to pair any type of food with Caspian Sea beluga caviar because of it unique taste.

Today there are numerous types of caviar on the open market. While there is still some beluga caviar that can be found, more and more people have ventured into the realm of enjoying other species of roe at their dinner parties.

One of the most often paired food items that are used in the serving of caviar other than those from the Caspian Sea is cream cheese. This adds alight texture to any roe. In addition when hard crackers are used to serve the roe, the cream cheese provides a soft place for it to be placed on the cracker. This way few to none of the roe become broken when a person is serving themselves this hors d’oeurve.

Another combination that is not well known is the pairing of white chocolate and caviar. These two types of food complement each other because of similarities in some of the chemical molecules that are present in both. This is several amines which allow this pairing to be mutual agreeable by most.

The use of quail and chicken eggs served as devil eggs is another very popular and inviting way to serve caviar to your guest. The roe should be placed on the yoke of the egg for the greatest appeal to the eye.

Some traditionalist believe onions, lemon and capers are excellent garnishments for caviar. Unfortunately this has a tendency to mask the true flavor of the caviar. This is especially true with the farmed caviar now being sold on the open market. Because the fish are not stressed by living in the wild, the flavor is milder.

As an alternative you may wish to top this caviar with lightly toasted brioche with a high quality butter or blini. These are great foods that pair well with caviar, but with each option, the choice is a personal one.

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• Having a Caviar Party (gourmetfoodblog.org)
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