November 16, 2011
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Fishy eggs.
I don’t know what’s so fabulous about it. They claimed it’s one of the best foods in the world. That the sublime flavor and texture of it send the richest weak on their knees, wanting for more. Especially when served on buttered toasts. So I heard. And so it’s only natural that I, an aficionado of all things weird and strange, would come to my senses and let my guard down and try at least once. And so I did.
I toasted three thick slices of fluffy white bread from a Japanese bakery and cracked open the shallow and wide tin can of “caviar”. I let the toasts sit to cool before I smothered it with some butter and spread some of that beautiful smoky-black fish eggs on top. I smelled it first. I had my doubts. I bit into the toast and the smell grew stronger. I chewed and I chewed. I finished all three toasts, figuring that it’s one of those things that take time for one to get used to.
It seemed such a world of a difference from what I was expecting it to be. It’s safe to say, though, that I am not a fan of fish eggs. Granted, maybe the toasts should be thinner and toastier. Maybe even Blini pancakes would be a better substitute. Maybe it was the butter. Maybe it was the brand of the fish eggs I got. Maybe it was at a different quality level. Maybe because it was not Beluga caviar. Maybe it was the hot and humid climate. Maybe, maybe…
All I can tell you is, no matter how great caviar is to the elite, those eggs would still smell, well, fishy. And for that, I’ll stick to Tobiko, thank you very much.
Comments (14)
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Wow, did you eat half of the contents all at once?
Caviar is something I like in moderation. Usually on crackers. I never heard of eating as you did. Does sound like a lot at one time. It is too expensive!
Fish eggs are an aquired taste. Its like beer. It sort of sucks at first. But the more you drink it the more you like it. I've had alot of caviar and beer too. But, beer ? Wins hands down for me.
I put a lot more fish eggs on a smaller piece of bred. Add some lemon and finely chopped onions to cover up the fishy smell and taste and pop it in. A little treat every once in a while.
@CurryPuffy - just 3 teaspoons. 1 for each toast.
@Fatcat723 - i got the not so expensive one. can't afford the real stuff.
@The_Eyes_Of_A_Painter - lol... yeah, i can see that. you don't seem like a 'caviar' type of guy.
@beowulf222 - yes, lemon would be good. thought it would probably wet the toast. in this case, crouton-like toast would be better, or maybe crackers.
I... never really enjoyed caviar also. It wasn't bad, it just wasn't all that amazing either. What was your expression like after you ate them and didn't immediately get knocked to your knees by an overpowering sense of class and deliciousness?
@AzureRecollections - i was quite dumbfounded when i found no sparks or party going on in my mouth. it was a mere flat salty fishiness. was expecting to automatically close my eye lids due to the deliciousness and sighed a slow exhale of satisfaction. obviously, that didn't happen.
Good caviar can be sublime. Bad caviar on the other hand...
@CareyGLY - i have yet to get to that point. or maybe this is just one of those things that either you like or you don't.
Cheap caviar smells fishy and has a weird aftertaste. Good caviar is awesome, though. And the caviar on toast is done a little differently.
We like it with Ritz crackers.
@hevcoh - brilliant!! i love ritz crackers
Did you know Salmon is rarely eaten raw? ( there are parasites that will hurt you in raw Salmon) Salmon eggs though are eaten raw and I suppose it doesn't taste fishy either.I suppose going to a ritzy restaurant might serve better caviar, but if you live in a poor city you might not have that chance either.
@PPhilip - salmon is rarely eaten raw when one is outside japan. many kinds of fish, including salmon are eaten raw there as Sashimi. parasites? i think it is very possible. for all kinds of raw fish. i wonder if Smoked Salmon is safe considering it is also NOT cooked. maybe the process of salting and smoking help killing the parasites. as for salmon eggs, i'm not a big fan, as they pop out salty liquid when you bite them. i prefer them slightly cooked but putting them into hot rice porridge, which make them slightly firm and solid.