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Russian Breakfast: A Symphony of Flavors and Textures

A flavorful russian breakfast perfect for standard eaters - made for visual appeal and culinary depth.

🕒 (Prep, Cook, Total) - Prep Time: 10 minutes - Cook Time: 20 minutes - Total Time: 30 minutes
🍽 Servings: 6 servings
🔥 Difficulty: Intermediate
🌎 Cuisine: Russian

Allergens

Eggs, Dairy (Caviar)

Ingredients

  • 6 oz smoked salmon, thinly sliced
  • 8 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 small bunch of fresh dill, chopped
  • 1 medium red onion, finely chopped
  • 1 loaf of black bread, sliced
  • 2 oz caviar (optional)
  • 1/2 cup sour cream

Instructions

  1. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together eggs, heavy cream, salt, and pepper until well combined. Set aside.
  2. In a non stick skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add chopped red onion and sauté until translucent.
  3. Stir in the whisked egg mixture to the skillet with onions and cook, stirring frequently, until eggs are scrambled and set. Fold in fresh dill.
  4. To serve, place slices of black bread on a plate. Top with a generous portion of scrambled eggs, smoked salmon, and a dollop of sour cream. Add a spoonful of caviar for an indulgent touch (optional).

Chef’s Insight

To enhance the aroma and flavor, add a pinch of paprika or red pepper flakes to the scrambled eggs.

Notes

For an extra touch of luxury, use sturgeon or osetra caviar instead of red caviar.

Cultural or Historical Background

The traditional Russian breakfast often includes black bread, which has been an essential part of Russian cuisine since medieval times.