Mentaiko Pasta (Spicy Cod Roe Cream Pasta)
A recipe from Japan.
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Nutrition (per serving)
680Calories
38 gProtein
70 gCarbs
32 gFat
6 gSugar
2200 mgSalt
Ingredients
- 320 g Spaghetti
- 200–250 g (2–3 sacs) Mentaiko (spicy cod roe)
- 40 g Unsalted butter
- 150 ml Double cream / cooking cream
- 2 cloves Garlic (grated)
- for garnish Nori seaweed (shredded)
- to finish Shiso or spring onion
Method
- Cook pasta in salted water according to packet (usually 9–10 min).
- Remove mentaiko from sacs → discard thin skin → mash gently.
- In large pan melt butter + garlic gently (do not brown).
- Add cream → warm through (do not boil).
- Add mashed mentaiko → stir until creamy sauce forms (2–3 min).
- Drain pasta → toss directly in sauce. Finish with shredded nori + shiso.
- Serve immediately — rich, umami, slightly spicy cod roe pasta.
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