Simple Way to Prepare Homemade ‘Tarako’ (Pollock Roe) Spaghetti

‘Tarako’ (Pollock Roe) Spaghetti
‘Tarako’ (Pollock Roe) Spaghetti

Hello everybody, I hope you’re having an amazing day today. Today, we’re going to make a special dish, ‘tarako’ (pollock roe) spaghetti. One of my favorites. For mine, I am going to make it a bit unique. This is gonna smell and look delicious.

‘Tarako’ (Pollock Roe) Spaghetti is one of the most popular of current trending meals on earth. It’s enjoyed by millions daily. It’s easy, it is quick, it tastes yummy. ‘Tarako’ (Pollock Roe) Spaghetti is something that I’ve loved my whole life. They are nice and they look fantastic.

Pollock is a fish of Cod family. Salted Pollock Roe is called 'Tarako' in Japanese. When Pollock Roe is salted with Chilli, it is called 'Mentaiko'. Both are very popular in Japan, and they make a great sauce for Spaghetti.

To get started with this recipe, we have to prepare a few ingredients. You can cook ‘tarako’ (pollock roe) spaghetti using 6 ingredients and 5 steps. Here is how you cook that.

The ingredients needed to make ‘Tarako’ (Pollock Roe) Spaghetti:
  1. Make ready 30-40 g ‘Tarako’ OR ‘Mentaiko’ *Salted Pollock Roe with/without Chilli
  2. Prepare 15 g Butter *cut into small cubes
  3. Prepare 1 tablespoon Sake (Rice Wine)
  4. Get 1/2 teaspoon Soy Sauce
  5. Get 1 serving Spaghetti
  6. Make ready 1/4 sheet Toasted Nori *cut into thin strips

When Pollock Roe is salted with Chilli, it is called 'Mentaiko'. Both are very popular in Japan, and they make a great sauce for Spaghetti. Outside Japan, we only can find frozen 'Tarako' OR 'Mentaiko'. If you could find them, try this super easy but absolutely delicious Spaghetti dish.

Instructions to make ‘Tarako’ (Pollock Roe) Spaghetti:
  1. Cook Spaghetti according to the instruction.
  2. Meanwhile, remove the skin from ‘Tarako’ (OR ‘Mentaiko’) OR squeeze the roe out, and place the roe in the mixing bowl.
  3. Add Sake (Rice Wine) and Soy Sauce, mix to combine, and add Butter. *Note: Butter will melt when hot Spaghetti is added later. This will be the sauce.
  4. When Spaghetti are cooked, drain, and add to the bowl. Mix well. If more saltiness is required, add a small amount of extra Soy Sauce.
  5. Place Toasted Nori on top and enjoy.

Outside Japan, we only can find frozen 'Tarako' OR 'Mentaiko'. If you could find them, try this super easy but absolutely delicious Spaghetti dish. Pollock is a fish of Cod family. Salted Pollock Roe is called 'Tarako' in Japanese. When Pollock Roe is salted with Chilli, it is called 'Mentaiko'.

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