Caviar ? :)

97tbird · Jan 10, 2015

Ok. this may sound like a joke, and I need this info as part of a joke (sort of) anyway:
Is there any half-way affordable caviar?
places to get it online?
How much would one need for about 6 people? (just to taste a bit, for each person).

I have no clue and I have never bought any caviar before.

Any info/advice?
Thanks IA

bigdom · Jan 10, 2015

Try a German/European deli.

benjamming · Jan 10, 2015

Here's a 30g tin of Ossetra caviar which comes with 2 mother of pearl spoons. Cost is $100 + shipping. I don't know if this is expensive to you or not.

Ossetra Caviar - D'artagnan

Here's some much less expensive in terms of total cash outlay. $25 (includes ground shipping) for 1.75oz (50g).
Lumpfish Caviar

Trav · Jan 10, 2015

http://www.911caviar.com/miva/merchant.mvc?Screen=CTGY&Category_Code=american-sturgeon-caviar

hotwheels · Jan 10, 2015

Consider the spherication process to create fake caviar, which is almost as disgusting as the real thing.

hotwheels

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BeRMBv95gLk#t=18

Kira · Jan 10, 2015

Hello, Like many things, "The anticipation of a delight is far more......"
Salty fish eggs are what you're thinking about. Absolutely beneficial and necessary to try new and different things.
Don't get hung up on name brands. Freshness is essential.

If nothing else, go to an IKEA store and visit their small, imported grocery section. Get a tube of Kallas Caviar.
In Scandinavia they squirt the stuff on hard boiled eggs. It adds flavor and moisture. It's the only way I can eat one.
It'll give you an authentic taste of caviar equal in representative value as a fast food burger would be to a homemade one.
The stuff is more than slightly processed.

All caviar is processed. Don't be rushed into buying some unknown tin of caviar. Heaven only knows how old it is.

Gather other opinions and suggestions. Buy where the trade is brisk. Kira

Familyguy · Jan 10, 2015

My local Asian market often carries catfish roe and flying fish roe (tobiko for you sushi folks) which will not be mistaken for high end osetra or sevruga caviar, but still tastes pretty darned good. You can get a few ounces of that for well under $20. Keep in mind that this stuff is loaded with cholesterol.

Best,

Cristobal · Jan 10, 2015

No foof is better than good caviar. Nothing at all.

97tbird · Jan 10, 2015

Thanks so much ! I might go for that icelandic one or the American lake Sturgeon....

Russian ones are prohibitive in price! OMG.

hotwheels · Jan 10, 2015

Originally Posted By: Cristobal
No foof is better than good caviar. Nothing at all.

What are some of your other favorite foofs?

hotwheels

JHZR2 · Jan 10, 2015

For a joke? Hmmm, that means low budget?

I'd go to an AYCE Chinese buffet that has a sushi section, and scrape the little spheres off the rolls they serve.

97tbird · Jan 10, 2015

HAHA! if it wasn't time consuming and could done online, i might have done that!

Quattro Pete · Jan 10, 2015

Here you go.... Amazon Quality...

http://www.amazon.com/Plaza-Premium-Amaz...keywords=caviar

kozanoglu · Jan 10, 2015

Beluga.

Y_K · Jan 11, 2015

real one is illegal in USA

Kira · Jan 11, 2015

Go for Quattro Pete's Amazon offering. No driving involved.

However, if you do go to an IKEA store.....Kira

97tbird · Jan 11, 2015

Cool! amazon caviar - Thanks guys! I might get a bunch of that for quantity and a tiny bit of the better one for quality

Thanks Pete, AND all who commented.

Kira: no IKEA stores nearby, but perhaps I can find one of the fake party invitees who lives near one..

Caviar ? :)

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