Ahi Tuna Parfait with Two Caviars

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   To make the vinaigrette, combine the mustard, vinegar, oil, and tobiko in a small bowl.

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   Season with the salt and pepper and whisk lightly.

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   In a small chilled bowl, whip the cream until stiff peaks form.

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   Reserve.

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   Fill a large bowl with ice.

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   Place a medium bowl in the ice and add the tuna, Tabasco sauce, chopped chives, and olive oil.

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   Season with salt and pepper to taste and mix lightly.

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   Spray the insides of four 1- to 1 1/2-inch ring molds, or tuna cans with tops and bottoms removed, with nonstick cooking spray.

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   Layer the tuna mixture and caviars in the molds as follows: one-eighth of the tuna, one-fourth of the tobiko, one-eighth of the tuna, one-fourth of the osetra.

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    Press down lightly on the parfaits after each layer with the bottom of a Tabasco bottle (it's the perfect size) or the butt end of a whisk.

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    Top the layers with a thin layer of the cream, smooth to cover, and unmold cream side up onto white serving plates.

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    Or use the Tabasco bottle to push the parfaits from the bottom, then carefully lift them onto a plate.

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    Garnish each portion with 2 chives.

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    Drizzle the vinaigrette around and serve with demitasse spoons.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.