Tobiko

Tobiko is a Japanese term for flying fish roe. The natural color of this roe is bright orange, but sometimes other ingredients, such as squid ink or yuzu, can be added to impart the roe with various colors and slightly alter its flavor.

Tobiko eggs are smaller than ikura (salmon roe), but they have a similar crunchy texture. Their flavor is often described as salty, smoky, and subtly sweet. Tobiko can be enjoyed on its own, but it is mostly used as an ingredient in gunkan sushi or as a garnish on various sushi rolls.