{"product_id":"hakatama-japan-fukuoka-cod-roe-seasoned-with-chili-pepper-90g","title":"HAKATAMA Japan Fukuoka Cod Roe Seasoned with Chili Pepper  (90g)","description":"\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eHAKATAMA Japan Fukuoka Cod Roe Seasoned with Chili Pepper\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003erefers to a classic specialty from Fukuoka, Japan—\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eKarashi Mentaiko\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eIt is a spicy condiment made from\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eAlaska pollock (cod) roe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e, cured with\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003echili peppers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand other secret seasonings. With its unique salty, spicy, and savory flavor, it is one of the most iconic culinary specialties of the Fukuoka (Hakata) region.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eCore Ingredient\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e: The ovaries of a specific type of cod—\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eAlaska pollock (walleye pollock)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eProduction Process\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e: The roe is first salted, then marinated in a sauce mixed with chili peppers (唐辛子), sake, broth, and various other seasonings. It is aged for several days to several weeks to allow the flavors to fully penetrate.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eFlavor \u0026amp; Texture\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e: The finished product is\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003esalty, spicy, and umami-rich\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e. The roe grains are distinct and provide a unique\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003epopping (burst-in-the-mouth) sensation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewhen chewed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eThe origins of mentaiko are linked to Korea, but it was the people of Fukuoka who refined it and commercialized it, turning it into a beloved Japanese national food.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eInspiration\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e: After World War II, a Japanese man named\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eToshio Kawahara\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e, who was born and raised in Korea, returned to Fukuoka and drew inspiration from Korea's spicy pickled cod roe.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eLocal Adaptation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e: In 1949, he founded the famous mentaiko manufacturer \"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eAji no Mentaiko Fukuya\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\" in Fukuoka and began producing and selling Karashi Mentaiko tailored to Japanese tastes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eSpreading Nationwide\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e: Since then, mentaiko spread from Fukuoka across Japan, becoming a well-known tabletop delicacy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eKarashi Mentaiko is versatile and widely used in Japanese cuisine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eClassic Way\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e: The simplest way to enjoy it is\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eserved with a bowl of hot steamed rice\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e. Its spicy, salty flavor greatly stimulates the appetite.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eCreative Ways\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eMentaiko Pasta\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e: Mixed with butter or cream sauce to create a uniquely flavored Japanese-style pasta.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eMentai France (Mentaiko Baguette)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e: A very popular local specialty in Fukuoka, where mentaiko is spread on baguette slices and toasted until crispy on the outside and tender inside.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eOnigiri \/ Ochazuke\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e: Used as a filling for rice balls (Onigiri) or placed on top of rice for ochazuke (rice with tea).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep refrigerated\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e*Photo for reference only.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Harbour City-Front","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45045924855850,"sku":"301570488","price":62.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0031\/4281\/1683\/files\/mentaiko.jpg?v=1794399527","url":"https:\/\/cmhk.citysuper.com.hk\/products\/hakatama-japan-fukuoka-cod-roe-seasoned-with-chili-pepper-90g","provider":"招商員工福利","version":"1.0","type":"link"}