What to serve with caviar comes down to one rule: give it something sturdy enough to hold the roe and quiet enough to let it talk. Tantos, created by Chef Joe Sasto (Top Chef finalist) and made by Sasto Snacks, is the first and only puffed pasta chip, crafted from 100% semolina, cooked, dried, puffed, and seasoned with real Italian ingredients. Each chip is shaped like fioregato, our own folded-flower pasta shape, which happens to be sturdy enough to stand in for blini or toast points. Classico and Cacio e Pepe are the two flavors built for this exact moment.
Why caviar and pasta chips actually make sense
Highbrow meets lowbrow is kind of our whole thing. Michelin-starred plates, midnight munchies, champagne next to a bodega soda. Caviar and a puffed pasta chip is the same move.
Have you ever put caviar on anything with actual crunch? Blini go soft under a heavy dollop of creme fraiche. Toast points crumble. Tantos hold their shape, hold the toppings, and add a crunch that regular caviar service just doesn't have. New to the category? Here's what are pasta chips, for the record.
The Tantos lineup for your caviar board
- Classico: a clean, simple base that never competes with the roe.
- Cacio e Pepe: cheese and cracked pepper add a savory backbone that makes caviar taste even more like caviar.
- Marinara and Pesto: bolder options for guests who want a plate, not just a bite.
Highbrow meets lowbrow: pairing ideas
What's your caviar order, honestly? Whatever it is, we've got a chip for it.
| Tantos flavor | Caviar pairing | Low-brow sidekick |
|---|---|---|
| Classico | Osetra or golden caviar | A cold bodega soda, no judgment |
| Cacio e Pepe | Salmon or trout roe | A cocktail you'd order in business class, or the free one in coach |
Ingredients
- 1 bag Tantos Classico chips
- 1 bag Tantos Cacio e Pepe chips
- 4 oz creme fraiche
- 2 oz caviar of choice
- Fresh chives, finely chopped
- Lemon zest
How to make it
- Lay out the Tantos chips on a platter, fioregato side up.
- Dollop a small spoonful of creme fraiche onto each chip.
- Top with a few pearls of caviar.
- Finish with a pinch of chives and a whisper of lemon zest.
- Serve immediately. So much yes optional, but encouraged.
Craving more ways to make pasta chips the main event? Try our pasta nachos recipe next.
FAQ
What to serve with caviar besides blini?
Tantos. Classico and Cacio e Pepe hold their shape under creme fraiche and roe, so you get crunch instead of a soggy cracker.
Which Tantos flavor is best for a caviar board?
Classico for a clean, quiet base. Cacio e Pepe for a savory backbone that plays well with buttery roe.
Will Tantos chips get soggy under caviar toppings?
Depends what you're comparing and we're not about to make claims we can't back up. Here's what we can say: the fioregato shape is built sturdy, made from 100% semolina, cooked, dried, and puffed to hold real toppings, not just crumbs.
Who makes Tantos?
Tantos was created by Chef Joe Sasto, a Top Chef finalist, and is made by Sasto Snacks. Same so much yes, whichever side of the caviar board you're on.
Where can we buy Tantos to build a caviar board?
Online at eattantos.com and Amazon, or in stores including Kroger, H-E-B, The Fresh Market, Fresh Thyme, World Market, and specialty shops. Use the store locator to find a bag near you.
Ready to build the board? Shop Tantos Classico or grab the Variety Pack, and use our store locator to find Tantos near you.
Tantos takes its name from Tanto si, Italian for so much yes. We're believers in saying yes to the delicious things that make us happy, and we think pasta, even next to caviar, belongs at your fingertips anytime, anywhere.