Charred Scallion Dip
with Caviar and Potato Chips

 

Inspired by Henrietta Red in Nashville, this recipe is a high brow take on a sour cream and onion dip. It’s super quick to assemble and the perfect canvas for Island Creek Oyster’s briny, buttery white sturgeon caviar. The scallions become smoky and sweet when they’re charred in the oven, a delicious combo with the tangy, creamy labneh. Just like with a sour cream and onion dip, potato chips are a must here.

 

Serves 4

  • 1 bunch scallions (about 5 scallions)

  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

  • 7 Tablespoons olive oil

  • 2 Tablespoons finely chopped parsley

  • 1 small shallot, minced

  • 1 garlic clove, finely grated

  • 1 teaspoon freshly grated lemon zest, plus 1 Tablespoon fresh lemon juice, plus more as needed

  • 1½ cups labneh, full-fat Greek yogurt, or sour cream

  • Flaky sea salt, for sprinkling

  • 30 grams Island Creek Oysters white sturgeon caviar

  • Kettle potato chips, for dipping

    1. Preheat the broiler to HIGH and position a rack 2 inches from the heat. On a rimmed baking sheet, drizzle the scallions with 1 Tablespoon of the olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Broil the scallions, turning occasionally, until they’re tender and charred, 2 to 3 minutes. Let cool completely, then finely chop.

    2. In a small bowl, whisk the charred scallions with the parsley, shallot, garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice and the remaining 6 tablespoons (about ⅓ cup) of olive oil. Season with salt, pepper, and more lemon juice, if needed.

    3. Smear the labneh in the bottom of a shallow bowl, creating a well in the middle with the back of your spoon. Drizzle the scallion oil over the labneh and sprinkle with flaky sea salt. 

    4. Spoon the caviar into the well in the middle of the dip. Serve with potato chips for dipping.