Lumpfish Caviar

In a world of high caviar prices, many people welcome lumpfish caviar, an inexpensive alternative. This variety comes from the North Atlantic waters usually near Iceland that contain the lumpfish, a round fish that provides small-grained roe that is crunchy to the bite. Lumpfish caviar is very briny and salty-it is a pasteurized caviar type. To neutralize the intensity of the flavor, it is usually used in appetizers or as garnishes. Quite a few caviar recipes would do well with it. Its eggs are dyed black, red, or gold; therefore, the color might bleed when used as garnishes on moist foods. Since the color may bleed, it is not recommended for recipes that call for cooking or baking. Regardless of this, lumpfish caviar carries a reasonable price tag and is easy to find. It adds a burst of color to recipes that call for a bit of fish roe. It is a versatile caviar variety.