Fukuoka Mentaiko

Image Title: 明太子 Mentaiko
Photo By: ET

One of the best things out of Fukuoka that you must try is Mentaiko. They are basically spicy fish eggs for the Pollock fish. They are marinated in a spicy but not overpowering sauce and are usually eaten with rice or in an Onigiri (Rice Ball). Another good use for mentaiko is to make an omelet with them. I usually mix one or two of the egg sacks (sorry that’s the only way I could think to describe it) with several eggs, add some pepper and chopped green onions, cook it, and you have yourself and easy delicious breakfast. I eat it with rice but buttered toast will work as well.