Uncured Salmon Roe

This is a seasonal item. All orders containing this particular item might take up to 14 business days to fulfill. Once shipped, email confirmation will be provided. We appreciate your understanding.

Uncured Salmon Roe is fresh salmon roe that has not been salted or seasoned, allowing its natural flavor, color, and texture to remain unchanged. With bright orange-red pearls and a delicate pop, uncured roe is ideal for customers and chefs who want to cure and season the roe according to their own recipe. It can be prepared for ikura, sushi, appetizers, rice bowls, and other seafood dishes.

Product Details

Type: Uncured Salmon Roe

Species: Salmon

Condition: Fresh, Uncured

Color: Natural orange to orange-red

Storage: Keep refrigerated. Process or cure promptly after receiving for best quality.

Important: Sold as-is and intended as raw material for further processing. This is not a finished or ready-to-eat product. The seller is not responsible for the final result after processing.

Flavor Profile

Fresh and naturally briny with a clean seafood flavor. Because the roe is uncured, it does not have the salty taste of prepared ikura, allowing you to control the level of salt and seasoning during the curing process.

Culinary Uses

• Cure with salt to make homemade ikura.

• Serve over sushi rice, donburi, or poke bowls after curing.

• Use as a base for homemade seasoned salmon roe.

• Top sushi, sashimi, and hand rolls after proper preparation.

• Add to seafood appetizers, blinis, or canapés.

• Use in specialty seafood recipes where freshly cured salmon roe is desired.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: What is Uncured Salmon Roe?
A: Uncured Salmon Roe is fresh salmon eggs that have not been salted or seasoned. It is sold as raw material for customers who want to cure and prepare the roe themselves.

Q: Is Uncured Salmon Roe ready to eat?
A: No. This product is sold uncured and is intended for further processing. It should be properly cured or prepared before consumption.

Q: What does uncured salmon roe taste like?
A: It has a clean, fresh seafood flavor with natural brininess. Since it has not been salted, the flavor is much milder than prepared ikura.

Q: Can I use it to make ikura?
A: Yes. Uncured Salmon Roe can be cured and seasoned to make ikura according to your preferred recipe and salt level.

Q: How should I store Uncured Salmon Roe?
A: Keep the roe refrigerated and process or cure it promptly after receiving. Follow proper food-handling and preparation practices when working with raw seafood.