Flying Fish Roe · 飛子 (とびこ)

Tiny, crunchy, and mildly sweet. A versatile garnish and a delightful textural accent in sushi.

Tobiko is naturally red-orange but is often colored — wasabi tobiko (green), yuzu tobiko (yellow), squid ink (black).

Category: other · Season: spring (peak Mar, Apr, May, Jun) · Origin: Japan, Indonesia, Taiwan

Preparations

Gunkan 軍艦 · Temaki 手卷

Shun 旬 — a field guide and tasting diary for sushi lovers.