Published Jun 19, 2021 Updated Aug 21, 2024
Mentaiko Pasta Recipe
Mentaiko pasta is a Japanese pasta recipe with spaghetti, spicy Mentaiko or pollock/cod roe, in a rich and creamy Mentaiko sauce. It’s a delicious, flavorful pasta that you can make at home, much cheaper compared to eating out at restaurants. This easy homemade recipe is tried and tested, and as good as restaurant’s version.
What Is Mentaiko
Mentaiko is spicy pollock caviar or roe used in Japanese recipes. The roes are salted, spicy and have an intense umami flavors. You can buy Mentaiko in Japanese stores. They are usually frozen in the freezer and comes in two forms: in sacs and without sacs. I personally like the ones ready to use as you don’t have to extract the caviar or roes from the sacs.
What To Serve With Mentaiko Pasta
Serve this dish with other Japanese recipes. For a wholesome meal and easy weeknight dinner, I recommend the following recipes. I hope you enjoy this post as much as I do. If you try my recipe, please leave a comment and consider giving it a 5-star rating. For more easy and delicious recipes, explore my Recipe Index, and stay updated by subscribing to my newsletter and following me on Facebook, Pinterest, and Instagram for new updates.
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