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5 from 2 votes

Mentaiko Pasta (Spicy Pollack Roe)

Servings 2 people

Ingredients

  • 8 oz dried spaghetti
  • 2 oz pollack roe
  • 1/2 tbsp light soy sauce
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 tbsp butter melted
  • Nori seaweed strips for garnish

Instructions

  • In a pot, boil water and cook spaghetti until al dente or desired doneness. Refer to the instructions on the package.
  • Cut the pollack roe lobes and carefully scrape out the roe from the membrane. Set aside 2 teaspoons of roe for garnish.
  • In another bowl, add the rest of the roe with melted butter, olive oil, and soy sauce. Stir well to combine and set aside.
  • Once the spaghetti is done cooking, immediately transfer the noodles to the bowl with roe butter sauce. Add 2 tablespoons of pasta water to loosen the sauce. Using tongs, toss the pasta with the sauce until coated well.
  • Garnish with 1 teaspoon of roe and nori seaweek strips.

Notes

  1. Adjust the amount of starch water you add into the pasta to your desired consistency.
Course: Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: Japanese, Korean