Mentaiko is a Japanese cuisine made from the marinated row of the Alaskan Pollock fish. Despite the name, this fish is actually a variety of cod which is why Mentaiko is sometimes referred to as marinated cod roe.
Mentaiko is sometimes referred to as Karashi Mentako or spicy Mentaiko, especially when it is seasoned with
How To Eat Mentaiko
Mentaiko goes extremely well with rice and is there for a favorite accompany for rice in Japan and is a popular filling for rice balls known as onigiri.
Topping for Ochuzake or Raman
Mentaiko can also be used as an interesting ingredient in a number of fusion dishes found in Japan. Most noticeably is Mentaiko cream pasta which is a common dish at cafes and restaurants in Japan and can also be cooked easily at home (Here’s a recommended mentaiko pasta recipe)
Potato salad