Despite the high price of caviar, many people still cannot get enough of it. Even amidst the coronavirus pandemic, the pickled roe of sturgeon appeals to many people. But part of its intense desirability comes from its limited accessibility in the United States. More recently, separatist Transnistria reminded us just how much of a delicacy caviar is for most people.

Aquatir, a farm in Transnistria, made clear in early October its plans to sell rare $20,000-a-kilo white caviar. The farm’s owners created the farm in 2006. Its creation followed the 2005 ban on sales of wild beluga caviar from the Caspian and Black Seas.

The 16-year ban meant that the caviar industry needed to start farming the egg. Further, the price of caviar increased astronomically and the farm exports golden eggs around the world from the United States to Japan. The people purchasing caviar are also the people who are most willing and able to pay top prices for the coveted roe.

 

Where to Find Caviar Online

The good news is, the wealthy and powerful cannot fully gate-keep caviar. In fact, there are some online companies that sell caviar around the country. One company, Global Seafoods, sells more than a dozen types of caviar, with prices starting at $64. You can also purchase caviar from Vital Choice. The company sells its caviar by the ounce and pound. The price of caviar will range from $14 to $149.

Do not be afraid to ask questions to caviar vendors. Ordering online can always pose a risk. Therefore, you will want to make sure that you get the best product for your money. The best caviar will roll and then pop in your mouth. You should then experience a buttery and smooth taste. Caviar should possess a rich, salty flavor, but should not taste fishy.

 

Why is Caviar So Popular?

What makes caviar so popular is, perhaps, the different preparation techniques. Even if you cannot get your hands on $20,000-a-kilo caviar, you can still prepare the roe in unique and delicious ways.

  • Potato Pancakes with Smoked Salmon, Caviar and Dill Cream – All three of the garnishes work to complement each other. However, you can eliminate the salmon and still have a great brunch meal on the weekends. The prep time takes 35 minutes. Make sure to order 1/2 pound thinly sliced smoked salmon and 2 ounces of caviar.
  • Omelet with Pressed Caviar and Sour Cream – You can prepare the meal in 10 minutes. The recipe, for one person, calls for a handful of ingredients, including: 3 tablespoons pressed caviar (3 ounces), 2 tablespoons sour cream, and two large eggs.
  • Cauliflower Fritters – You can make about three dozen fritters in 45 minutes. Make sure that among your ingredients, you get: 1/2 large head of cauliflower, florets finely chopped (2 cups), salmon caviar for garnish, and three large egg whites. The price of caviar will be well worth the end result.

 

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