Unfortunately, not all of us were born with silver spoons, or the proper etiquette to know how to eat caviar. So, it can be quite a humbling experience if you find yourself at a social event, without knowing how to go about it. Before going any further, the answer is no, you don’t chew caviar. A few rules to bear in mind before going into details.
First, the better the caviar, the fewer garnishments and condiments needed to accompany it. Yes, aside from being absurdly expensive, caviar comes in different grades, including high grade Russian and Iranian caviar like
Caspian Monarque, each more expensive than the other. And if you ever order it at a restaurant, it won’t be served alone. Caviar purists will prefer it plain – with the exception of a Champaign serving, but the rule of thumb is to always work according to your palette. If you don’t like it alone, you can put the caviar on a condiment.
Second, caviar is better served cold. If you’re a novice and don’t know your palette, yet don’t want to embarrass yourself, slyly read the instructions on the pack it’ll most likely be served in. Caviar’s one of the only foods where it’s ethical to serve with the package because it grows warm without it, and warm caviar can sprout some serious bacteria – even at room temperature. If you bought this delicacy to savor alone, within the…
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