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Flying Fish
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This orange colored tobikko is specifically
prepared for sushi. Tobikko has a crunchier
texture than masago. Tobikko enhances the flavor,
texture and presentation of many sushi preparations.
Tobikko is used more for garnishment than a
main filling ingredient. It is common on the
inside, outside or as a topping of sushi rolls
and nigiri. Origin: U.S.A.
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Salmon Roe |
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Large and flavorful salmon egg, a popular topping
or filling for nigiri and more. These eggs are harvested
from wild salmon. Origin: Canada. Large and flavorful
bright orange salmon eggs are a popular treat as a
finger sushi (nigiri) topping or used for a wide variety
of sushi garnishments. These Canadian salmon eggs
are specially harvested and prepared for sushi. After
slightly defrosting to remove desired portion, salmon
eggs can be maintained frozen for many future sushi
preparations.
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Sea Urchin |
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Sea urchins are marine invertebrates with about 800
species in existence around the world. A sea urchin
skeleton (called the "test") is made of
hard plates that surround the body and form a rounded
shape, like a flattened ball. Sea urchins are covered
in spines that both provide defense and help them
move. In some species the spines are poisonous. Urchins
usually live on the sea floor or in tide pools, where
they eat algae, seaweed, tiny organisms, and organic
material sifted out of sediment.
Being so small, there's not much meat on a sea urchin.
The creature's eggs (called "roe") and reproductive
organs are most commonly eaten. Sea urchin roe is
a delicacy in Japan, often served in sushi dishes
-- just look for "uni" on the menu. According
to Japan-Guide.com, uni has a strong flavor that is
"at the same time loved by many and disliked
by almost as many."
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Smelt Roe |
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Specially prepared Capelin roe, popular orange sushi
topping and nigiri ingredient, can be portioned frozen
for many sushi preparations. Origin: Iceland. These
small, orange, capelin eggs are a popular nigiri topping
or garnishment for many preparations including: spicy
sushi creations, rolls, hand rolls and much more.
Specially harvested and prepared for sushi, they can
be portioned directly from the freezer for convenience.
Simply remove desired portion and replace sealed container
in freezer. Common preparations: Masago is popular
used as a topping for the outside of sushi rolls and
nigiri to accentuate appearance and flavor of sushi.
It is also used for spicy sushi sauce.
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