Soft Roe

Fish

Soft Roe

Soft roe (milt) of ling is the male reproductive organ—creamy, delicate, and rich when very fresh. It is typically floured and fried or gently poached. Texture is soft, not granular like hard roe. Strong or bitter smells mean reject. Classic British and European breakfast and starter treatments apply. Handle gently; soft roe falls apart if boiled hard.

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Characteristics

Preparations

FreshFriedPoached

Traits

CreamyDelicateSeasonalSoft

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 171

Amount per 100 g

  • Total Fat 7.77 g
  • Saturated Fat 0.97 g
  • Trans Fat 0 g
  • Monounsaturated Fat 2.07 g
  • Polyunsaturated Fat 4.76 g
  • Cholesterol 264 mg
  • Sodium 79 mg
  • Salt 0.19 g
  • Total Carbohydrate 0 g
  • Dietary Fibre 0 g
  • Total Sugars 0 g
  • Complex / starch 0 g
  • Protein 23.2 g
  • Water 68.9 g
Detailed nutrients

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

History

Soft roe on toast was a traditional British fish-cookery dish.

Seasonal milt remained a thrifty delicacy at fishmongers.

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