Soft Roe

Fish

Soft Roe

Rainbow Trout soft roe (milt) is creamy male gonad—mild and custardy when gently cooked. It is a short-season treat when male fish are taken. Flour and pan-fry, or warm in butter and white wine. High heat makes it grainy; treat it as delicate offal.

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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 204

Amount per 100 g

  • Total Fat 11.9 g
  • Saturated Fat 3.34 g
  • Trans Fat 0 g
  • Monounsaturated Fat 3.82 g
  • Polyunsaturated Fat 4.78 g
  • Cholesterol 281 mg
  • Sodium 75.2 mg
  • Salt 0.2 g
  • Total Carbohydrate 4.08 g
  • Dietary Fibre 0 g
  • Total Sugars 0 g
  • Complex / starch 0 g
  • Protein 19.9 g
  • Water 62 g
Detailed nutrients

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

History

Soft rainbow trout roe was eaten in season by river fishing communities.

European fish cookery included fried milt of rainbow trout among other soft roes.

Seasonal menus rediscovered rainbow trout milt as a fleeting delicacy.

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