Mentaiko Cream Recipe

Name: Kokoro Japanese Ramen House - Surreys Mentaiko Cream Recipe
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Japanese
Ingredients: 100 grams Mentaiko (Cod Roe); 200 ml Heavy Cream; 2 tbs Butter; 2 cloves Garlic (minced); 1 tbs Soy Sauce; 1 tsp Black Pepper; 2 tbs Chives (finely chopped); to taste Salt

Inspired by Kokoro Japanese Ramen House - Surrey

Time20m

Serves4

A creamy and savory fusion of mentaiko, perfect for adding a rich umami flavor to your favorite pasta or rice dishes.

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Ingredients

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Method

Preparation Steps

1
Prepare the Mentaiko
Remove the mentaiko from the sac by gently squeezing it out into a bowl.
2
Cook the Garlic
In a pan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
3
Make the Cream Sauce
Add the heavy cream to the pan with the garlic and bring to a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally.
4
Incorporate Mentaiko
Once the cream is simmering, add the mentaiko and soy sauce. Stir well to combine, allowing the flavors to meld for about 2-3 minutes.
5
Season the Sauce
Taste the sauce and season with black pepper and salt as needed. Stir in the chopped chives just before serving.
6
Serve
Serve the mentaiko cream sauce over your choice of pasta or as a dip for bread.

Mentaiko Cream Recipe

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

Method

Preparation Steps

Prepare the Mentaiko

Cook the Garlic

Make the Cream Sauce

Incorporate Mentaiko

Season the Sauce

Serve

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