Whitefish Caviar

Whitefish caviar comes in a variety of colors including golden orange, red, or black. It has small roe with a crunchy texture. Its taste is light and clean. This caviar alternative sometimes comes in flavors of ginger, wasabi, or saffron. Whitefish is related to salmon, but many people call various species of fresh and salt-water fish by the name. Hailing from the Great Lakes of North America or from Canada, whitefish caviar is mild and has a crunch when bitten. It is also popular in Europe where it is called sikrom. It does well in various recipes calling for caviar, including sauces and soups. It also goes well on blini and does well as a garnish on appetizers, salads, and fish entrees. Whitefish caviar is a good substitute for sturgeon caviar, like the Beluga, Osetra, or Sevruga, which are more expensive, or salmon caviar-especially when it comes to the orange or red roe.