Capelin Roe · 真砂子 (まさご)

Smaller and more subtle than tobiko. A gentle crunch with mild ocean sweetness, often used as a garnish.

Masago is often dyed to resemble tobiko — a common budget substitution in conveyor belt sushi.

Category: other · Season: spring (peak Apr, May, Jun) · Origin: Iceland, Norway, Canada

Preparations

Gunkan 軍艦 · Temaki 手卷

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