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Eggs from biko (shrimp), ikura (salmon), karasumi (mullet), kazunoko (herring), masago (smelt), mentaiko (Alaska pollock), sujiko (salmon), tarako (Alaska pollock), tobiko (flying fish), uni (sea urchin), used in many different ways in Japanese cuisine

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What Are Tarako and Mentaiko?

Tarako, mentaiko, and karashi mentaiko are raw pollock roe. The same ingredient is prepared differently (salted and plain, marinated, and spicy)...

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What Are The Different Types Of Fish Eggs In Japanese Cuisine?

You've likely had sushi topped with roe, or fish eggs, and you may have noticed many different types. These are the main varieties popular in Japanese cuisine...

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What Is a Difference Between Ikura, Masago, Tobiko? | We Love Japanese Food

Fish roe is literally fish eggs. Given that every species of fish in the world has a different type of roe, there are ma...

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What is Ikura, Salmon Roe (Salmon Caviar)? | We Love Japanese Food

Ikura (cured salmon roe) is known for a juicy texture that pops with every bite and a rich flavor that melts in your mou...

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Sujiko vs. Ikura: Salmon Roe in Japanese Food Culture - Recommendation of Unique Japanese Products and Culture

In Japanese food culture, Ikura (いくら) is an orange caviar made of mature salmon roe or trout roe, typically pickled in soy sauce. It comes in individual-shaped spherical balls, well-known as a Sushi or.....

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Ikura Recipe (Marinated Salmon Roe) - Japan Food Style

Ikura is marinated salmon roe with mainly soy sauce. They are served as sushi toppings, Ikuradon (on a bowl of rice), and appetizer. Make the Ikura Recipe...

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Ikura Don (Japanese Rice Bowl With Salmon Roe) Recipe

Ikura don is a Japanese rice bowl topped with brilliant orange pearls of salmon roe. For this easy recipe, we quickly marinate the already-cured roe in soy sauce and other seasonings...

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Japanese Mentaiko Spaghetti Recipe

Mentaiko spaghetti has become a classic of the Japanese-Italian kitchen, and is popular on late-night menus. It's as easy as can be: deliciously buttery noodles, tossed with spicy cured pollack roe and strips of nori—all the flavor of the ocean, packed...

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Mentaiko Pasta (Cod Roe Pasta) - RecipeTin Japan

A must-try yōshoku (Japanese-style Western food), Mentaiko Pasta is a spaghetti coated with brined spicy cod roe with Japanese seasonings. It is so tasty...

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Herring Roe (Kazunoko) | Asian Inspirations

The golden kazunoko is salted herring roe that has been marinated in seasoned dashi. It is a priced delicacy in Japan that has a unique crunchy texture. The kazunoko is one of the big three…...

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