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Mentaiko is made in a variety of flavors and colors and is available at airports and main train stations. It is usually eaten with [[onigiri]], but is also enjoyed by itself with [[sake]]. A common variety is {{nihongo|spicy mentaiko|辛子明太子|karashi mentaiko}}. It is a product of the [[Hakata-ku, Fukuoka|Hakata]] [[wards of Japan|ward]] of [[Fukuoka City]]. |
Mentaiko is made in a variety of flavors and colors and is available at airports and main train stations. It is usually eaten with [[onigiri]], but is also enjoyed by itself with [[sake]]. A common variety is {{nihongo|spicy mentaiko|辛子明太子|karashi mentaiko}}. It is a product of the [[Hakata-ku, Fukuoka|Hakata]] [[wards of Japan|ward]] of [[Fukuoka City]]. |
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Japanese style mentaiko was nominated as Japan's number one side dish in the Japanese weekly magazine, [[:ja:週刊文春|Shūkan Bunshun]]. |
Japanese style mentaiko was nominated as Japan's number one side dish in the Japanese weekly magazine, [[:ja:週刊文春|Shūkan Bunshun]]. |
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Revision as of 01:13, 30 June 2012
Mentaiko (明太子) is the marinated roe of pollock, and is a common ingredient in Japanese cuisine.
Mentaiko is made in a variety of flavors and colors and is available at airports and main train stations. It is usually eaten with onigiri, but is also enjoyed by itself with sake. A common variety is spicy mentaiko (辛子明太子, karashi mentaiko). It is a product of the Hakata ward of Fukuoka City.
Japanese style mentaiko was nominated as Japan's number one side dish in the Japanese weekly magazine, Shūkan Bunshun.