Mentaiko Spaghetti (明太子スパゲティ)is a variation of the ever-popular Japanese-style Tarako Spaghetti. Instead of using plain salted cod or pollock roe, Tarako, it features Mentaiko—chili-salted cod roe—as the key ingredient. This simple recipe delivers surprisingly complex, savory flavors with a spicy kick. You might be amazed at how just a few ingredients and easy steps can create such a rich and satisfying dish.
Mentaiko Potato Salad is Mentaiko (spicy salted cod roe) mixed with mashed potato and seasoned with tangy Japanese mayonnaise. It’s a variation of regular Japanese potato salad, but it has become quite popular in Japan as a side dish in the last decade or so. Mentaiko Potato Salad is a great little dish next to a more substantial entree like Tonkatsu or Hamburger Steak, but also a nice item to fill a corner of a Bento box too.