Have you ever tried Caviar? Do you like it? What kind and how

[moon]

do you eat it?

I've always thought it looks kind of repulsive, but I'm willing to try it...someday

 

[china mom]

I have had caviar. I cannot remember what brand but I did enjoy it. I would not be able to eat a lot of it. It has a weird texture.

I do enjoy carp roe when I make taramasalata. And being the only one in my house that will eat tit, I usually have my fill way before the batch is gone.



Tarama
Meze
Taramasalata or taramosalata is a Greek meze made from tarama, the salted and cured roe of the cod, carp, or grey mullet mixed with olive oil, lemon juice, and a starchy base of bread or potatoes, or sometimes almonds. Wikipedia

 

[kimblebee]

I don’t eat chicken eggs. I definitely wouldn’t eat fish eggs.

 

[Marchand63]

yes - not sure what kind, it was black. Longtime ago - caviar & cream cheese toast points. Never again it was awful

 

[dish rag]

Yes, I didn't care for it and won't try it again.

 

[shoney]

Plenty of times. Always out though. Usually as a garnish on sushi or some kind of little cracker type app.
To me it just adds a little texture and saltiness.

 

[RUDisney]

I didn't like caviar when I was in Russia, where it was plentiful and inexpensive. A year later, I had it at the Flying Fish, mixed into mashed potatoes. YUM! I acquired the taste for it and won't turn it down when it's offered. I just wish my taste buds matured before I went to Russia.

 

[mjkacmom]

I love it (I love fish and salty things). I always order some ikura when we get sushi too.

 

[Gumbo4x4]

I’ve never tried it, but I would if I had the chance.

 

[lorimay]

Yes, on a Disney cruise is Palo restaurant, I figured what better place to try it, it was included with the brunch price. I took a bite.....
Its very salty, I don't ever need to try it again.

 

[RUDisney]

Yes, on a Disney cruise is Palo restaurant, I figured what better place to try it, it was included with the brunch price. I took a bite.....
Its very salty, I don't ever need to try it again.

I try everything I don't like again because tastes change over time. I try cantaloupe every year and I still don't like it. Love the smell, hate the taste of it. I didn't like bourbon until I was 43.

Like I said earlier, I didn't like it when I first had caviar, but now I love it.

 

[mjkacmom]

I try everything I don't like again because tastes change over time. I try cantaloupe every year and I still don't like it. Love the smell, hate the taste of it. I didn't like bourbon until I was 43.

Like I said earlier, I didn't like it when I first had caviar, but now I love it.

Me too (although there are very few foods I don’t like). My kids are the same way, they all love avocado now, dd15 is on her 4th bottle of kombucha, it’s growing on her.

 

[usnuzuloose]

I love it, it is nice and salty.

 

[Gigi22]

Yes. I don’t care for the salmon roe variety, I think the larger size of the salmon eggs, combined with the texture isn’t as pleasant as the smaller black caviar. YMMV, of course. Black caviar isn’t my absolute favourite thing, but I do like with all the accompaniments (toast points, minced onion, chopped parsley, finely chopped egg white, finely chopped egg yolk, and lemon) and a shot of good ice cold vodka or glass of dry champagne.

 

[Meriweather]

Had it once a cruise....once. Hated it and would never pay for it

 

[FairestOfThemAll37]

I loooove it! I like a wide variety, but I do prefer traditional caviar variations from Sturgen more than other varieties of roe that are popular.

For type, I like Osetra and the mallosol preserving method best. Kaluga tends to be more expensive as it’s a hybrid and closest to traditional Beluga caviar before they became endangered. I don’t think there’s enough taste difference for the premimuim in price.

At its best it’s a very clean briney taste, though can be fishy. I’ve ordered jars/tins as well as had it when out. I’m happy to eat it straight out of the tin or with minimal accompaniments. I would recommend trying it in a restaurant first as they usually have all the potential pairings such as toast points/blinis,boiled egg yolk, boiled egg white, onion, crepe fraiche, scallions, etc. That way you can try it a variety of ways to see how you like it best for taste/texture.

 

[MaryLovesPoohBear]

I had a chance to try it, and I passed it by.

My husband did try it. Hated it, won't eat it again.

 

[gotomu212]

I’m a big fan. It’s a lot like wine in that the quality, taste, and price can vary a lot...but just like wine sometimes the less expensive suits you better than the top shelf kind.

I personally like mixing it with egg yolk and onion best but I have been known to spread it on Bavarian pretzel rolls and despite the horrified look of servers it tasted like heaven.

 

[Poohforyou]

Yes, and I love it. I could just eat it with a spoon but I mostly have it in a sushi roll. I love pretty much all fish and seafood. I can't say the same for meat and poultry.

 

[Poohforyou]

I’m a big fan. It’s a lot like wine in that the quality, taste, and price can vary a lot...but just like wine sometimes the less expensive suits you better than the top shelf kind.

I personally like mixing it with egg yolk and onion best but I have been known to spread it on Bavarian pretzel rolls and despite the horrified look of servers it tasted like heaven.

That sounds good!