Saturday, December 10, 2011

What is the name of that sushi that has the Flying fish Roe thats black on it?

Question:


Just name any type of sushi with fish eggs on it :)

Answer:


I have never seen black flying fish roe as it is usually an orange colour... or green if mixed with wasabi. If what you had was black, it was most likely a type of caviar, usually made from the roe of the sturgeon fish, and not a traditional type of sushi. Here are the main varieties of fish roe that are enjoyed in Japanese cuisine.

Tobiko - Flying Fish Roe
Small orange coloured fish eggs which are typically used on the outside of an inside out sushi roll.

Masago - Capelin Roe
Very similar to tobiko, but slightly smaller and less transparent. Used in similar ways too.

Ikura - Salmon Roe
Larger sized eggs with a semi-translucent appearance and an orange dot in the centre. They have an odd sensation of popping in one's mouth when you eat them, but are a classic delicacy in Japanese cuisine. They can be used as a topping on sushi, or served with fish topped rice bowls too.

Kazunoko - Herring Roe
A light yellow coloured roe that is usually dried in the sun or pickled in salt. It has a slightly hard texture, and the small individual eggs clump together to make a larger piece which again, is most commonly used as a sushi topping, or served at New Year.

Tarako - Cod Roe / Pollock Roe
Tarako is very small pink/orange coloured roe that are usually from pollock, although the name tara means cod. They are served still in the membrane and have a salty taste making it a popular filling for onigiri rice balls, or mixed with spaghetti. Also has a spicy variety called Mentaiko.

Uni - Sea Urchin Roe
Uni is very small, light brown coloured roe which has a unique taste and smooth, almost buttery texture. Like all the other roe here, it is most commonly used as a topping for sushi.

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