Pollock roe
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Pollock roe, also pollack roe, is the roe of Alaska pollock which, despite its name, is a species of cod. Salted pollock roe is a popular culinary ingredient in Korean, Japanese and Russian cuisines.
Alaska pollack's liver (top, center), roe (left), and milt (bottom)
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Myeongnan-jeot sold in a market
Vacuum-packed myeongnan-jeot
Onigiri
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Onigiri, also known as omusubi or nigirimeshi, is a Japanese rice ball made from white rice. It is usually formed into triangular or cylindrical shapes, and wrapped in nori. While modern onigiri can b
Pollock roe
…is common in Japan. It 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…
Onigiri wrapped in nori, with takuan pickles
Pilgrims eating onigiri, print by Hiroshige, 1845
Onigiri wrapped in nori
Onigiri as part of a meal