This sounds extravagant, but lumpfish roe is relatively inexpensive. Moreover, the pie is always a hit. It must be made just before serving, or the roe will discolour the sour cream, but you can save time by cooking and chopping the eggs ahead.
Caviar Pie food recipe that are tried and true, easy and quick to prepare:
6 hard-boiled eggs, finely chopped
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 medium-size onion, peeled and finely chopped
2 jars (200g) red or black lumpfish caviar
11/2 cups sour cream
1/4 cup finely chopped parsley
1. Combine the eggs and mayonnaise, and press the mixture into a buttered 23cm pie plate.
2. Scatter the onion over the mixture, then spread the caviar evenly over the onion. Spoon the sour cream onto the centre of the pie, and carefully spread it to the edges so that it completely covers the caviar.
3. Decorate the centre and edge of the pie with the parsley. Serve as a spread with party ¬size dark pumpernickel bread or savoury biscuits.
Tip: You can substitute plain yogurt for half the amount of sour cream in this recipe. If you do, you will reduce the number of kilojoules per tablespoon to 105.
