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Bliss Potatoes with Sour Cream and Caviar
Osetra and sevruga are the next best thing
to the hard-to-find Beluga caviarand definitely worth the splurge!
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4 |
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small red bliss potatoes, about 1 to 1-1/2
inches in diameter |
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1 |
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quart water |
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1 |
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tablespoon salt |
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2 |
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tablespoons vegetable oil |
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Pinch of salt |
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8 |
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teaspoons sour cream |
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1 |
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tablespoon fresh chopped chervil or 1
teaspoon dried chervil leaves |
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1 |
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ounce sevruga or osetra caviar |
Place potatoes in a medium saucepan; add water
and salt. Bring to a boil over high heat. Cover; reduce heat to simmer
and cook 15 to 20 minutes or until tender. Drain and cool until easy
to handle.
Cut a flat spot on opposite ends of each potato.
Cut each potato in half between the flat spots. Remove 1 scoop out
of the inside of the potato with a small melon baller. Place potato
halves in a bowl, drizzle with oil and toss gently to coat. Sprinkle
with salt.
Place potatoes on cooking grate and grill 8
to 10 minutes, turning once halfway through grilling time. Remove from
grill and cool slightly.
Spoon 1 teaspoon sour cream into each potato
half. Sprinkle with chervil and top with caviar.
Makes 8 servings.
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