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Nori Tsukudani Style Mentaiko Pasta

Cost $8, save $12

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  • 20 Min
  • 2 Servings
  • $8

INGREDIENTS

  • Pasta

    • 🍝 200g spaghetti

  • Seafood

    • 1 piece mentaiko

  • Seaweed

    • 2 sheets roasted nori

  • Vegetables

    • 2 leaves shiso

  • Condiments

    • 2 tsp sesame oil
    • 🧂 Pinch of salt
    • To taste white sesame seeds

  • Tsukudani Sauce

    • 1 tbsp mirin
    • 🍬 1/2 tsp sugar
    • 🧂 1 tbsp soy sauce
    • đź’§ 2 tbsp water

STEPS

1

Tear the nori into small pieces and place in a microwave-safe container. Add the tsukudani sauce ingredients (mirin, sugar, soy sauce, water) and mix. Let it soak for 10 minutes, then microwave uncovered at 600W for 1 minute.

2

Slice the shiso leaves into thin strips. Cut open the mentaiko and extract the roe.

3

Boil water in a pot and cook the spaghetti according to package instructions. Reserve 50ml of pasta water before draining.

4

In a bowl, mix the tsukudani-style nori, mentaiko, and sesame oil. Add the cooked spaghetti and reserved pasta water, then mix well. Adjust seasoning with salt. Serve on a plate, garnish with shiso leaves, and sprinkle white sesame seeds.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

450

Calories

  • 20g
    Protein
  • 60g
    Carbs
  • 10g
    Fats

đź’ˇ Tips

Use high-quality mentaiko for a richer flavor.Leftover tsukudani-style nori can be used as a topping for rice.Reserve pasta water to help bind the sauce to the noodles.

⚠️ Precautions

This recipe is for inspiration only. The specific use needs to beadjusted according to individual differences.