Soy-Simmered Shad Roe

Nishin no Ko no Nitsuké

Preparation info
  • Serves

    2

    • Difficulty

      Easy

Appears in
An Ocean of Flavor: The Japanese Way with Fish and Seafood

By Elizabeth Andoh

Published 1988

  • About

Cod roe prepared this way is a prized delicacy in Japan. With our fresh shad roe, this dish is even better!

Ingredients

  • 1 large shad roe, about 6 ounces

Method

  1. Rinse the roe carefully and gently pat it dry. With a sharp knife, split the roe in two.
  2. In a wide shallow pot (or deep wide skillet), combine the kelp and water over high heat. Remove the kelp when the water begins to bubble, and season the broth with the remaining simmering-liquid ingredients. Over low heat, simmer the liquid for 1-2 minutes, stirring occasio