Flying Fish Roe

  • Flying Fish Roe

    Using tobiko ( the flying fish roe ) to cook

    tobiko – If you’ve ever delved into the fascinating world of Japanese sushi, then you’ve likely sampled one of the frequent ingredients of most sushi rolls; a colorful little spread of tiny pearl-like balls, usually set atop a sushi roll, and most commonly found in California Rolls. This subtle yet effective garnish is known as tobiko.Tobiko is the roe of the flying fish, a species found in nearly all oceans. Very small and reddish-orange in color, the roe is often used in Japanese cuisine, especially in sushi. Often used to decorate the top of sushi rolls, it can also be ordered as a dish itself. The flavor is mildly sweet-salty,…

  • Flying Fish Roe

    flying fish eggs – tobiko

    flying fish eggs – Simultaneously one of the most puzzling and beautiful creatures in the sea, the flying fish is in a class of its own. Well, technically, it’s in a family of its own. Family Exocoetidae encompasses all of the fifty-odd species of flying fish, which are found throughout the world’s temperate and tropical oceans. Flying fish, or tobiuo in Japanese, is exceedingly difficult to find in a U.S. sushi bar. It is only included in this book because the roe of the flying fish, known as tobiko – flying fish eggs, is popular to the point of near ubiquity. Naturally ranging from hazy orange to deep crimson, these…

  • Flying Fish Roe

    Flying fish roe

    Tobiko (とびこ, in Japanese) is the Japanese word for the flying fish roe. It is most widely known for its use in creating certain types of sushi. The eggs are small, ranging from 0.5 mm – 0.8 mm. For comparison, tobiko is larger than masago, (capelin roe), but smaller than ikura, (salmon roe). Natural tobiko has a red-orange color, a mild smoky or salty taste, and a crunchy texture. Tobiko, shown in its natural color, topping grilled Albacore tuna Sometimes tobiko – flying fish roe is colored to change its appearance, other natural ingredients are used to accomplish the change, such as, squid ink to make it black, yuzu to make it…

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