Mentaiko or ‘spicy cod roe’, is marinated roe of Pollock & it’s a common ingredient in Japanese cuisine. The cod roe works wonders to sharpen every distinguished flavour in an appetizer. Mentaiko is usually eaten with rice called 'Onigiri', but is also enjoyed by itself with sake.
Last Magical Christmas At Home, I made these Baked Hotate Mentaiyaki (帆立の明太焼き) & my son simply couldn't get enough of the scallops.
These Mentaiko came nicely packed from a souvenir shop at the Narita Airport for ¥1,000.
Sometimes, I would visit the Ameyoko (アメ横) market in Tokyo to buy. But due to time constraint, I got this just before I boarded the plane. These are easily available at Japanese supermarkets, but of course prices at the Ameyoko market are very much cheaper. I'll talk more about it in a separate post later. Well, here's the yummy & succulent recipe.........
Ingredients:
5 large Scallops with Shells
2 Mentaiko sacs
2 tbsp Mayonnaise
1 tbsp Lemon juice
Mozzarella Cheese for topping
Method:
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5 large Scallops with Shells
2 Mentaiko sacs
2 tbsp Mayonnaise
1 tbsp Lemon juice
Mozzarella Cheese for topping
(Recipe Featured @ PtitChef as 'Starter of the Day'!
Method:
- Clean scallops & shells thoroughly to remove dirt & dry well.
- Preheat oven at 220°C.
- Remove mentaiko from its sac by using a spoon to scrap it out.
- Mix mentaiko with mayo, lemon juice.
- Spread them on scallops & top with cheese.
- Bake for about 10 mins or till golden brown. Serve hot!
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WAH~!!!! I love Mentaiko, had once before in Singapore years ago (during a Japanese Food Fair at some shopping mall), can't really find some in Penang yet.... and 1000 yen is not expensive too!
ReplyDeleteKen, no wonder u're the first to arrive today. No Japanese supermart in Penang? These bought at the airport were real mini ones :<
Deletelooks good..im drooling! ^^
ReplyDeleteAemy, I'm hungry again......
DeletePan-Seared Scallops in Lemon Myrtle Cream!! I love scallops.
ReplyDeleteWM, try making this for Valentine's Day??
DeleteShirley, not only you look good, you can cook too! Your family is truly blessed.. :)
ReplyDeleteReana, thks for your lovely note! U're too kind.
DeleteOh lala! What huge scallop you have there! I loves scallop and it looked exceptionally tasty here.
ReplyDeleteDS, I'll cook for u the next time u're here :)
DeleteWhat a cool recipe – I’m so intrigued by it that I can’t even get my tastebuds to imagine it. Must try it and find out.
ReplyDeletecquek, why don't u try making this for CNY or Valentine's Day?
DeleteHi Shirley, I love scallop but have not try this. Yours look superb...yum yum! You can cook very well too. Nick click!
ReplyDeleteHave a nice week ahead,regards.
Amelia, thanks dear! I got a lot to learn too :) Have fun cooking, my dear!
DeleteYummy...and its so easy to replicate in the comforts of my own kitchen minus the big bucks that I have to fork outside to satisfy my mentaiko and scallop love...THANX for sharing Shirley!
ReplyDeletemissyblurkit, exactly! It's quite expensive to have a mentaiko dish in restaurants. It's really not difficult to replicate.
DeleteWhat a beautiful recipe :D
ReplyDeleteCheers
Choc Chip Uru
Uru, thks sweetie!
DeleteOoh they look delicious and I love the presentation in the shell.
ReplyDeleteYL, these scallops with the shells make wonderful plating indeed.
DeleteThis is one of my favourite dish but we always have trouble finding Mentaiko! So you bought yours from Narita Airport? My next trip I MUST HUNT for it!! \o/ And the price seems fine too!! Thank you for sharing this omnomnomnom
ReplyDeleteMB, it's easy to find in S'pore but not sure in M'sia tho'. Better to buy elsewhere than airport. Much cheaper, dear!
Deletewah....making me drool tobthe max. Wish i can taste them
ReplyDeleteKathy, u'll fall in love with this succulent & tasty dish!
DeleteThis looks good and simple to make. Shirley how you find time to cook nice food?
ReplyDeleteBalvinder, hahaha! That's a good question. I'm finding lesser & lesser time to cook :<
DeleteThat looks so delicious! I love scallops I think I will love this.
ReplyDeleteTrishie, u'll get addicted once you've tried mentaiko!
Deleteoh this is so pretty!
ReplyDeleteSL, it's great hearing from u again! Thks & have a wonderful week, dear!
DeleteLooks delicious Shirley!
ReplyDeleteI had something very similar while I was in hong kong recently and it took my breath away. Now I know how to cook it!
Thank you and happy new year :) x
Homeandfood, thks so much for leaving your lovely note! Have fun cooking & I'm gonna check out your blog too :)
DeleteWow Looks yummy! I've always wanted to try mentaiko but never had the chance to.. usually what is the price for mentaiko here.
ReplyDeleteSimon, thks so much for visiting & it's great having u here! U can find mentaiko in Isetan. About 2 sacs for S$15 for more I think. Don't remember exactly. It depends on the season & wait for their promo.
DeleteIsetan aww my area doesnt have it.. If Im not wrong they also sell natto there? which is another food I want to taste lol.. I need to visit Isetan Someday!!!
DeleteI have followed you Back on Twitter and GFC :)
Oh by the way Thanks for dropping by Sound@venture Music Food Science Blog XD
Natto?? I'm not that adventurous to try that :< Many of my Japanese friends do even take Natto. Lol! Thks for following! I've just posted another Mentaiko recipe for your reading pleasure :)
DeleteHmm I didnt know the taste so gotta try haha. Sure, I will take a look at the recipe.
ReplyDeleteSimon, hope you'll like it!
DeleteYa son is so lucky
ReplyDeletePepper, I'm lucky too......... having them enjoying my cooking!
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