ARE THE RED BALLS ON SUSHI REALLY FISH EGGS?!? What is Tobiko Sushi topping & is it healthy?

Fish roe is very similar to other egg types and it is rich in protein and other vitamins, unfortunately, it also has a high content of cholesterol. WHAT TYPE OF ROE IS USED IN SUSHI Those who are knowledgeable in the culinary world may know that chefs use only 3 types of fish roe in nearly all sushi bars and restaurants: Sushi with Fish Eggs | What is it & is it healthy? Read more on my blog: https://www.bitemybun.com/sushi-with-fish-eggs/ If you like Japanese food, you should get our free recipe quick guide, it's the ultimate EASY quick guide with our favorite recipes: https://www.bitemybun.com/free-japanese-cookbook/ Tobiko (とびこ, flying fish roe) Masago (真砂子, smelt roe) Ikura (イクラ, salmon roe) Roe is fully ripe eggs from fish and other marine animals. WHAT IS THE JAPANESE NAME FOR FISH EGGS? When you ask people the name for fish eggs in Japanese, you’ll most often hear Tobiko (とびこ) which is flying fish roe and most commonly used on sushi. It is the name for this particular type of fish eggs and not a general name like we use roe to describe eggs from all types of fish. In culinary circles, roe is considered a dish or garnish for various dishes that come from fish and other aquatic life. The chef can prepare the roe in a few different ways, depending on the fish/aquatic egg type and which flavor may suit them.