Black Sea Toast

Directions

1. 1
   Shell the eggs and separate the whites from the yolks.
2. 2
   Push the whites and the yolks separately through a sieve and set aside in individual bowls.
3. 3
   Rinse the chopped onion in a colander under cold water.
4. 4
   (Rinsed onion is milder in flavor and will not discolor.)
5. 5
   Drain, transfer to a kitchen towel and press to remove any excess water.
6. 6
   Trim the crust from the bread slices.
7. 7
   Spoon some caviar around the edges of each slice, spreading it gently to create a 1/2-inch border of caviar.
8. 8
   Inside this border, right next to the roe, spread the sieved egg white on the bread to form a ring that is 1/2 inch wide.
9. 9
   Inside this ring, spread the sieved egg yolk to form another 1/2-inch ring.
10. 10
    Inside that, spread the chopped onions to form a 1/2-inch ring.
11. 11
    In the center of each slice, place 1 tablespoon of sour cream.
12. 12
    Garnish each slice with a few grains of caviar and the chives.
13. 13
    Serve immediately with lemon wedges.