Tobiko Sauce Recipe

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.

5 from 1 vote

The BEST tobiko sauce — ready in just 5 minutes with 4 simple ingredients. This creamy, spicy flying fish roe sauce drizzles perfectly over sushi rolls, grilled shrimp, and rice bowls. Kewpie mayo makes all the difference.

Prep Time5

Cook Time0

Total Time5

Course: Condiment

Cuisine: Japanese

Keyword: flying fish roe sauce, homemade tobiko sauce, spicy sushi sauce, tobiko dipping sauce, tobiko sauce recipe

Servings: servings

Author: Izzy Yu

Ingredients

2 teaspoons fresh tobiko roe
2 tablespoons Kewpie 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.

Notes

Kewpie mayo is the key — it adds richness and subtle umami depth that regular mayo can't match. Find it at Asian grocery stores or online in the squeeze bottle with the baby on the label.
Start with 1 tablespoon of Sriracha, then taste before adding more. Heat is easier to add than remove once everything is mixed.
Transfer the finished sauce to a small squeeze bottle for drizzling — you get clean, precise coverage over sushi rolls and easy refrigerator storage all week.
Fresh lemon juice works as a lime substitute in a pinch. It's slightly sharper and more savory but pairs just as well with the tobiko.
Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Give it a quick stir before serving — the tobiko may settle.

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