EGGS STUFFED WITH CAVIAR: YAITSA FARSHIROVANNIYE KRASNOY IKROY

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Eggs Stuffed with Caviar: Yaitsa Farshirovanniye Krasnoy Ikroy image

This pretty and delicious dish is one of the most popular Russian hors d'oeuvres. Salmon caviar is relatively inexpensive, but it's still a treat. I always keep a jar in my refrigerator, as it makes a lovely garnish.

Provided by Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Time 1h25m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

6 hard-cooked eggs, peeled and halved lengthwise
1/4 cup creme fraiche or sour cream
3 tablespoons snipped fresh chives
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
Small pinch salt
4 ounces salmon caviar
Lettuce leaves, micro red cabbage or greens, for garnish
Small parsley sprigs, for garnish

Steps:

  • Remove the yolks from the eggs and place them in a bowl. Mash the yolks with a fork. Add the creme fraiche, chives and lemon juice to the yolks and season very lightly with salt. Mix until the ingredients are well blended.
  • Spoon the yolk mixture back into the whites and top with a teaspoon of caviar. Refrigerate for 1 hour.
  • Arrange on lettuce leaves, garnish each egg with a small parsley sprig and serve.

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