Roe

Fish

Roe

Bonito roe is seasonal egg mass—granular hard roe or creamy soft milt—used fresh, salted, or gently fried when quality is perfect. Not a bulk commodity for most of these species. Cure lightly or pan-fry; confirm food-safety for raw service. Japanese dashi and Mediterranean grilled bonito.

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Cuts & parts

Characteristics

Preparations

FreshPan FriedSalt Cured

Traits

Egg Or MiltMarineRichSeasonalSpecialist

Nutrition and pairings

Nutrition

Typical values per 100 g edible portion. Nutrient names open the reference page.

Nutrition Facts

Per 100 g edible portion

Calories 160

Amount per 100 g

  • Total Fat 7.07 g
  • Saturated Fat 1 g
  • Trans Fat 0 g
  • Monounsaturated Fat 2.04 g
  • Polyunsaturated Fat 4.91 g
  • Cholesterol 268 mg
  • Sodium 75.5 mg
  • Salt 0.2 g
  • Total Carbohydrate 0 g
  • Dietary Fibre 0 g
  • Total Sugars 0 g
  • Complex / starch 0 g
  • Protein 22.9 g
  • Water 71.4 g
Detailed nutrients

Roe packs protein, cholesterol, and often long-chain omega-3s.

History

Seasonal bonito roe entered coastal home cures and fries.

Specialty menus featured limited bonito roe.

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