Mentaiko Pasta Recipe (Cod Roe Spaghetti)

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Mentaiko Pasta is a popular Japanese-style spaghetti dish made with spicy cod roe sauce and topped with fragrant shiso leaves. The best part about this dish is how quick it is to make, you can make it in 15 minutes or less! Not to mention it's delicious; it's a household favorite!

INGREDIENTS:
- 200 g dry spaghetti
- 3000 ml water
- 1 tbsp salt
- 80 g spicy cod roe "mentaiko" - or tarako
- 20 g unsalted butter - room temperature/soft
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp tsuyu sauce - or soy sauce
- 1 pinch black pepper
- 1 tbsp whole milk
- 3 perilla leaves - (ooba/shiso) thinly sliced, or kizami nori
- 1 slice lemon - optional

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FAQ
WHAT IS MENTAIKO?
It's spicy cod roe from Alaskan pollock.

HOW ARE TARAKO AND MENTAIKO DIFFERENT?
Tarako is cod roe seasoned with salt or brine, mentaiko has extra spices and often seasoned with chili to make it a little spicy.

WHAT DOES TARAKO TASTE LIKE?
It's a bit salty and not too fishy; it's well-loved by kids and adults alike.

WHAT DOES MENTAIKO TASTE LIKE?
It's the spicy version of tarako, so it's spicy, salty, and packed with umami. They vary across Japan and can be seasoned with different things.

TIMESTAMPS:
00:20 Ingredients
01:03 How to cut mentaiko
02:08 Cutting shiso leaves
02:36 Boiling spaghetti
03:00 How to make mentaiko pasta sauce
04:09 Mixing sauce and pasta
04:37 Serving up

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