Tobiko Sauce
on May 19, 2022
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If you love sushi, you’ve probably had Tobiko Sauce. It’s a creamy sauce that’s often served with seafood, salads, and sushi at Japanese restaurants.
Have you ever wondered what’s in the delicious sauce that comes with your sushi order? It’s probably Tobiko sauce and it’s easy to make at home! Try this Tobiko sauce recipe the next time you’re serving a Japanese-inspired dish at home.
What Is Tobiko Sauce?
Tobiko is a simple creamy sauce that’s typically served with sushi and seafood dishes at Japanese restaurants. It’s made with mayonnaise, sriracha sauce and tobiko, a type of fish roe.
Ingredients You’ll Need
- fresh tobiko roe
- mayonnaise
- Sriracha sauce
- lime
How to Make Tobiko Sauce
- In a medium mixing bowl, mix the mayonnaise and Sriracha until combined.
- Add the fresh lime juice.
- Add the tobiko and mix well until combined.
- Serve and enjoy with sushi, seafood, or your choice of dish.
Is Tobiko Real Fish Eggs?
Yes. Tobiko is a type of fish roe. Fish roe is also known as fish eggs.
What Do You Eat Tobiko With?
Tobiko is often served as a topping for sushi and seafood. It’s also used to garnish crab cakes and is delicious served alongside cheese and crackers, salads, and egg dishes.
What Does Tobiko Sauce Taste Like?
The tobiko has a salty taste that’s also slightly smoky. It has a pleasant crunchy texture. When tobiko is blended with mayonnaise, sriracha sauce and mustard, you’ll have tobiko sauce – a creamy and spicy sauce that pairs well with sushi and seafood. If you’re a fan of creamy pasta dishes, try adding cream and butter to tobiko sauce and tossing it with pasta.
Ways to Use Tobiko Sauce
Tobiko sauce is delicious served with sushi. Here are some additional ways to enjoy it:
- Toss it with your favorite pasta
- Use it as a dip for coconut shrimp
- Add it to minced tuna, salmon, or crab for a delicious salad
- Serve it alongside baked fish
How To Store Tobiko Sauce
Tobiko sauce should be refrigerated in an airtight container. It will last in the fridge for 3 to 6 days.
Tobiko Sauce Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons fresh tobiko roe
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons Sriracha sauce
- ½ fresh lime
Instructions
- In a medium mixing bowl, mix the mayonnaise and Sriracha until combined.
- Add the fresh lime juice.
- Add the tobiko and mix well until combined.
- Serve and enjoy with sushi, seafood, or your choice of dish.
Nutrition information provided is an estimate only and will vary based on ingredient brands and cooking methods used.
