Name: Caviar and Salmon Blini Tortes
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: Makes 2 servings
Ingredients: 1 hard-boiled large egg, finely chopped; 2 tablespoons sour cream; 1 tablespoon finely chopped chives; 2 tablespoons buckwheat flour; 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon sugar; 1/8 teaspoon baking soda; 1/8 teaspoon salt; 1/4 cup whole milk; 1 large egg, separated; 1/2 stick unsalted butter, melted and cooled, divided; 1/4 lb thinly sliced smoked salmon at room temperature; 2 ounces trout caviar, such as rainbow- trout caviar, or salmon roe; Garnish: sour cream; chopped chives

Caviar and Salmon Blini TortesRomulo Yanes

With sustainability in mind, we taste-tested a variety of domestic caviars. Trout roe had the pop and brininess we were looking for—and it was especially pretty.

Cooks' note:

Egg salad can be made 1 day ahead and chilled, covered. Bring to cool room temperature before using.

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