Red caviar

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Ikura (salmon roe) on a sushi roll
Ikura don
Salmon roe butterbrot, typical Russian zakuski
Russian traditional blini with smetana and red caviar

Red caviar is a

black caviar, which is made from the roe of sturgeon.[1]

Red caviar is part of Russian and Japanese cuisine. In Japan, salmon caviar is known as ikura (イクラ) which derives from Russian word ikra (икра) which means caviar or fish roe in general.[1]

In Japanese cuisine, it is usually marinated in salt or soy sauce and sake. The seasoning used varies from household to household. Many families pickle red caviar using only soy sauce, but some use dashi instead of sake or mirin.[2]

Russian New Year's Eve.[5]

References

  1. ^ a b Nichola Fletcher, Caviar: A Global History (Reaktion Books, 2010), p. 90–91.
  2. ^ "いくらの醤油漬け 北海道 | うちの郷土料理:農林水産省". maff.go.jp. Retrieved 2020-08-13.
  3. ^ Guzeva, Alexandra (2020-12-29). "5 dishes every Russian has on their New Year table". www.rbth.com. Retrieved 2021-04-19.
  4. ^ "These Russian Blinis are Perfect for New Year's Eve | The Nosher". My Jewish Learning. 23 December 2020. Retrieved 2021-04-19.
  5. ^ "Blini with caviar: a sophisticated way to spoil yourself". The Spectator. 8 January 2021. Retrieved 2021-04-19.

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