The best food to pair with vodka

Vodka may be primarily thought of as a base for cocktails but in vodka-loving countries like Russia and Poland it’s always accompanied by food. Basically anything smoked, pickled or cured works well. Here are some ideas:

• Caviar or lumpfish roe (If the latter use to top sliced or stuffed eggs or mini baked potatoes with sour cream)
• Smoked fish of all kinds – smoked salmon, smoked mackerel and especially smoked eel
• Blinis with smoked fish toppings
• Pickled herrings, especially with warm potatoes 
• German and Polish style sausage, especially smoked sausage
• Smoked hams or pork tenderloin
• Dried or smoked beef