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How Much Caviar Per Person: A Simple Serving Guide with Cucumber Rounds
Crisp cucumber rounds, a little crème fraîche, and the right amount of Baerii caviar. A clear answer to the most common caviar question, on a plate.
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The most common caviar question isn't about species or sourcing — it's simpler than that. People want to know how much to buy so they don't run short or waste anything. This recipe answers that question by making it concrete: cucumber rounds portioned for four, with just enough Baerii caviar to taste on every single one.
Baerii is a good fit here. It's delicate and clean, with a light brininess that works with the cool crunch of cucumber and the gentle tang of crème fraîche. Nothing competes. Nothing overwhelms. You can put this together in ten minutes before guests arrive or just for yourself on a Tuesday. Our how-to-eat caviar guide covers spoon choice, tin handling, and a few other basics worth a quick read before you open your first jar. One practical tip: pat the cucumber slices dry before topping them. Wet cucumber makes everything slide, and you want each bite to hold together from plate to mouth.
Ingredients
- 1 large English cucumber — sliced into 1 cm rounds, about 24 pieces
- 4 tbsp Crème fraîche
- 1 tbsp Fresh chives — finely snipped
- a pinch Flaky sea salt
- to serve Baerii caviar — about 30–40g total, roughly 8–10g per person
Method
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Slice the cucumber into even 1 cm rounds and pat them dry with a paper towel so nothing slides around.
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Spoon a small dollop of crème fraîche onto each round — about half a teaspoon is enough.
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Add a pinch of flaky salt over the crème fraîche.
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Use a small spoon (not metal) to place a modest amount of caviar on each round — roughly 1 to 1.5g per piece.
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Scatter the chives over the finished rounds and serve immediately.
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Frequently asked
How much caviar per person do I actually need?
For an appetizer or snack, 8–10g per person is the right amount — enough to taste properly without running out too fast. If caviar is the main event at a tasting, move up to 15–20g per person. The 30g jar from Caviar Kitchen comfortably serves three to four people as a starter.
Why does caviar quantity matter so much?
Too little and you can't actually taste it; too much on one bite and the flavour gets muddled. Getting the quantity right is what makes caviar feel worth it. This recipe spaces it across cucumber rounds so every person gets a consistent, well-balanced bite.
What makes Baerii a good choice for this dish?
Baerii is light, clean, and fresh — it doesn't overpower a simple base like cucumber and crème fraîche. It's also one of the most approachable caviars to start with if you're still figuring out what you like.