Caviar Accompanied by House-Crafted Potato Chips and Lemon Crme Frache
- Difficulty Level: Intermediate
- Servings: 4
- Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories 413, Total Fat 44 g, Saturated Fat 9 g, Carbohydrates 6 g, Dietary Fiber 1 g, Sugar 1 g, Protein 1 g, Cholesterol 18 mg, Sodium 214 mg
- Time Required: Total 20 minutes, Active 20 minutes
Transform your Feast of the Seven Fishes into an unforgettable celebration with this irresistible caviar dishit's so addictive, you'll find yourself sneaking bites while prepping the rest of the menu. A touch of luxury that's surprisingly budget-friendly and easy to customize.
Ingredients
Potato Chips:
- 4 cups peanut oil
- 3 Kennebec or Yukon potatoes, unpeeled, sliced 1/4 inch thick using a mandoline, rinsed twice in cold water and patted dry
- Kosher salt
- 4 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
Lemon Crme Frache:
- 2 cups crme frache
- 4 tablespoons chives, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons finely grated lemon zest, plus 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 ounce Russian Osetra caviar, salmon roe, or trout roe (refer to Cook's Note)
Special Equipment:
- A mandoline
- Deep-fry thermometer
Preparation Instructions
- For the chips: Heat the peanut oil in a large Dutch oven or deep fryer to 350F. In two batches, carefully add the potato slices. Fry them, turning occasionally with a slotted spoon, until they become crispy, about 5 minutes. Transfer to paper towels to drain. Season immediately with kosher salt and freshly chopped dill. Repeat the frying process with the remaining slices.
- For the lemon crme frache: In a large bowl, blend the crme frache with the chopped chives, lemon zest, and lemon juice until combined. Serve this alongside the homemade potato chips and caviar for dipping.
Indulge in caviar's elegance without breaking the bankRussian Osetra offers a buttery, nutty delight; salmon roe bursts with briny richness; or choose trout roe for its subtle, crowd-pleasing mildness. Dive in and elevate your holiday table!
