Soft Roe

Fish

Soft Roe

Cod soft roe (milt) is creamy male gonad—mild, fragile, and excellent floured and fried. It is a seasonal British and European classic when male cod are available. Cook gently in butter or deep-fry in light batter. Boiling or high dry heat makes it grainy; treat it as a delicate offal.

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Characteristics

Preparations

CookedCuredFreshGarnishPreparedSalted

Traits

DelicatePortionPrep ReadyRichSoft Roe

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 117

Amount per 100 g

  • Total Fat 2.89 g
  • Saturated Fat 0.38 g
  • Trans Fat 0 g
  • Monounsaturated Fat 0.7 g
  • Polyunsaturated Fat 1.81 g
  • Cholesterol 272 mg
  • Sodium 79.4 mg
  • Salt 0.19 g
  • Total Carbohydrate 0 g
  • Dietary Fibre 0 g
  • Total Sugars 0 g
  • Complex / starch 0 g
  • Protein 22.8 g
  • Water 76 g
Detailed nutrients

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

History

Cod milt was eaten in season by North Atlantic fishing communities.

GB

British fish cookery celebrated fried soft roe of cod on toast.

Seasonal menus revived cod milt as a short-window delicacy.

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