Mentaiko Spaghetti #japanesefood #pasta #cooking
Ingredients
- Salt1 tbsp
- Spaghetti
- Scallion2
- Cod¼ cups
- Soy sauce½ tbsp
- Butter2 tbsp
- Lemon1 tsp
Instructions
- Cook the spaghetti in about 3 quarts (3 L) of boiling water with 1 tablespoon salt, following the package time.
- Meanwhile, thinly slice the green onions (green parts only). Cut a small slit in the mentaiko skin and squeeze the roe out.
- In a large bowl, combine 1/4 cup of loose mentaiko, 1/2 tablespoon soy sauce, 2 tablespoons butter, 3 tablespoons pasta cooking water and 1 teaspoon lemon juice, and mix well.
- Drain the hot spaghetti, add it to the sauce and toss.
- Plate the spaghetti and top with the sliced green onions and extra mentaiko (2 tablespoons).
Summarized from Japanese Cooking 101's video. Watch it for the details.
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