Yes. Mentaiko is popular in Kyushu. You can buy it as a garnish at most supermarkets in Japan.
nikukuikuniniiku
If you’re in Fukuoka, definitely. Other parts of Kyushu, a solid maybe.
Cre8mies
If you can swing the natural form of mentaiko in the fish row sack is best. When it’s in a tube it’s packed with preservatives and added salt.
Mentaiko is the spicy version where tarako is the non spicy version.
punania
Just ask for mentaiko. It will be in the fish section of any supermarket. You remove the outer membrane of the sac and just add the preserved roe to whatever as you like. There will also me boxed single serving pasta sauces with the rest of the pasta sauces.
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Depends on where you are located but yes this is something you can buy at a market https://www.sayweee.com/en/product/Kanefuku-Mentaiko-Tube-Mentai-Caviar/104493
Yes. Mentaiko is popular in Kyushu. You can buy it as a garnish at most supermarkets in Japan.
If you’re in Fukuoka, definitely. Other parts of Kyushu, a solid maybe.
If you can swing the natural form of mentaiko in the fish row sack is best. When it’s in a tube it’s packed with preservatives and added salt.
Mentaiko is the spicy version where tarako is the non spicy version.
Just ask for mentaiko. It will be in the fish section of any supermarket. You remove the outer membrane of the sac and just add the preserved roe to whatever as you like. There will also me boxed single serving pasta sauces with the rest of the pasta sauces.