Description
Salty and slightly spicy, mentaiko oroshi is a traditional Japanese side made of spicy cod roe, grated daikon and served with shredded shiso leaves.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 piece mentaiko (spicy cod roe), sliced in half
- 4-inch daikon piece
- Dash of soy sauce
- 2 shiso leaves, thinly sliced
Instructions
- Cut and grate daikon: Peel the thick part of the daikon until you reach the flesh, which looks almost transparent. Grated it and gently squeeze out excess water by holding the daikon in the palm of your hand. Do not drain until it’s dry – leave enough water for the grated daikon to still be moist.
- Assemble the dish: Divide the daikon between two small shallow serving bowls and place the mentaiko next to it. Top with shredded shiso leaves and drizzle a little soy sauce before serving.
Notes
Where to buy mentaiko: You can find mentaiko sold in Japanese supermarkets in the frozen section.
