Jan 19, 2023 · Tarako and mentaiko are traditional Japanese seafood ingredients, consisting of pollock roe from the Alaskan pollock, of the cod family. The Alaskan pollock is not a pollock in itself, but a cod; thus, tarako and mentaiko are also referred to as cod roe.

Jul 3, 2016 · Tarako (鱈子・たらこ) is a whole fish egg (roe) sack of Alaskan/walleye pollack (a member of the cod family) cured with salt. It’s a Japanese dish that’s a specialty from Fukuoka prefecture.

Jul 3, 2016 · Mentaiko (明太子) is whole roe sacs of Alaskan/walleye pollack (a member of the cod family), cured with salt and marinated in red chili peppers. Another name is karashi mentaiko (辛子明太子), which means spicy pollack/cod roe. It’s a specialty food from the southern island of Kyushu and a popular souvenir.

Dec 3, 2019 · A Japanese-invented pasta, Mentaiko Pasta is a spaghetti coated with brined spicy cod roe with Japanese seasonings and butter. It is a very quick and simple pasta, and so tasty. Mentaiko Pasta is a must-try yōshoku (Japanese-style Western food)!

Mar 13, 2025 · Tarako is a type of roe mostly harvested from Alaska pollock, but since the fish is closely related to cod, it is often labeled as cod roe. It is a type of salted roe with a light pink color, incredibly tender texture, and a mild and neutral flavor. This roe can be eaten plain or incorporated into various dishes.

Jun 24, 2024 · Tarako and mentaiko are both Japanese cod roe types often seen throughout Japanese cuisine. Learn the difference between the two and how it tastes.

Mentaiko, translated as "spicy salted Pollock roe" in English, is made by fermenting and seasoning the ovaries of Pollock. It has a salty and spicy taste derived from the seasoning mixture containing chili peppers. The outside is covered with an extremely thin, layer-like skin.

May 15, 2023 · Mentaiko is a traditional Japanese seafood made out of pollock or cod roe which are basically fully formed fish eggs. The roe is salted, seasoned with spices such as red pepper, and then fermented. The finished product is a bright orange or pink color and has a unique spicy, salty, and slightly sweet taste. Fun fact!

Sep 14, 2020 · Cod roe refers to the ovary (roe) of cod. Generally it’s not the roe of Pacific cod, but Alaska pollock, and made by salting the ovaries. The main production areas in Japan are Hokkaido.

Japanese mentaiko fish roe spaghetti, love it! This is a popular Japanese spaghetti recipe that contains butter, cream, chili sauce and cod roe.