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Raw pollock/cod roe, can be salted, spicy, serve with pasta, steamed rice, onigiri, ramen, sake, used in a variety of ways

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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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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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Mentaiko Mayonnaise: Cod Roe Sauce Recipe and its Usage - Recommendation of Unique Japanese Products and Culture

“Mentaiko (明太子)” is a Japanese food made of cod roe that’s been salted and marinated in a seasoning liquid. The marinade is typically made up of umami components of kombu (seaweed) and katsuobushi (dried bonito.....

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QQ Mentaiko Udon 明太子うどん (Spicy Cod Roe Udon) - eckitchensg

Facebook Twitter Google+ Pinterest Mentaiko Udon 明太子うどん (Spicy Cod Roe Udon) is one of my favourite dishes in Japanese cuisine. Actually I love any dishes with mentaiko but this is definitely my favourite mentaiko dish. I love the combination of the springy...

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MOTOism: Karashi Mentaiko Extreme (Spicy Cured Cod Roe) – Umami Mart

A step-by-step recipe for making Karashi mentaiko at home...

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Mentaiko Oroshi (Spicy Cod Roe with Grated Daikon) | Pickled Plum

This is a dainty appetizer that both my husband and I love to eat. Mentaiko comes from the Fukuoka region (south of Japan) where they're famous for...

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