In the past, caviar was a food reserved for royalty and an elite of wealthy people, but nowadays, caviar can be bought with ease by a much wider audience. Despite its availability, however, its truly unique flavor can make it difficult to taste, especially if it is your 'first time'. Learn to eat caviar and enjoy this exquisite delicacy.
Steps
Step 1. Know what you eat
Make the experience less scary by learning about the caviar you are about to eat. Traditionally, caviar is made from the eggs of the female sturgeon. Today, however, the cheapest caviar comes from salmon and American paddlefish roe
Step 2. Keep it cold
Caviar should be served cold and never at room temperature. Eat it after having cooled it completely and served very cold. If possible, arrange it on an ice-covered plate to prevent it from heating up
Step 3. Use the correct tools
Caviar should never come into contact with normal or stainless steel plates or forks, otherwise its flavor may change to slightly bitter or metallic. Eat and serve the caviar using ceramic, glass or plastic utensils to preserve all the flavor
Step 4. Try different varieties of caviar
There are different types of caviar, each with a slightly different flavor. Experiment and taste different varieties to find out which one is your favorite. Every palate is different, don't be discouraged by the first taste if you don't find it pleasant
Step 5. Eat it in small bites
Caviar should be served and consumed in small quantities, less than a tablespoon. Traditional etiquette suggests that caviar should be enjoyed in small bites and, if you are new to the industry, small amounts will allow you to savor its flavor at its best without being overwhelmed by texture and intensity
Step 6. Enjoy it with crackers
Caviar is often served on unsalted crackers or bread, or on small traditional Russian canapés called blini. Accompanying the caviar with these foods will enhance its flavor
Step 7. Decorate it
Eat caviar with some traditional decorations, which include fresh herbs, such as parsley and dill, sour cream, or a few drops of lemon juice. These pairings will enhance your tasting experience
