Proper Iranian Caviar Serving Suggestions?
Remove the caviar from the refrigerator 15 minutes before serving. The lid should be removed at the last moment. The ideal presentation is to offer the whole tin on a bed of crushed ice, carefully so as not to break the grain. It should be spooned onto a chilled plate. You can serve caviar with pieces of bread that have been lightly toasted (to preserve softness) and then quickly spread with butter. Above all, never sprinkle the caviar with lemon or serve garnished with chopped egg, onion, or sour cream as they alter the taste and distract from the pure flavor of caviar. These condiments should be saved for other less expensive grades of caviar. It is a matter of personal taste whether you drink champagne or other spirits with caviar. Many people swallow caviar whole, but to fully appreciate the flavor you should “break” the eggs with the tip of your tongue against your palate in order to savor the flavor in your mouth. Unopened, a container of fresh caviar may be kept in the refrigera
