A Delicious Pairing of Salted Pollock Roe and Mayonnaise: Pollock Roe Mayo Dishes

Pollock roe mayo is a delicious sauce that combines the rich flavor of mayonnaise with the saltiness of myeongnan-jeot, or salted pollock roe. Its versatility in a wide range of dishes has made it increasingly popular in recent years.

Part of its appeal is that it pairs not only with foods commonly served with mayonnaise, such as salads and bread, but also with less conventional dishes such as rice balls and pasta. It has been very popular in Japan and has recently become a sensation in Korea as well. Here is a closer look at pollock roe mayo.

How to Make a Variety of Pollock Roe Mayo Dishes

First, here is how to make pollock roe mayo. You will need myeongnan-jeot, mayonnaise, and wasabi sauce. Slit open the membrane around the roe, then use the back of a knife to scrape out and collect only the eggs. Using the back of the knife helps keep the membrane from tearing. Generally, about 60 g—roughly two roe sacs—is enough for making pollock roe mayo.

Add 100 g of mayonnaise. You can adjust the amounts of roe and mayonnaise to your preference, but a ratio of about 3:5 is generally said to taste best. Mix the roe and mayonnaise thoroughly to create an ivory-colored pollock roe mayo. Vegetables that pair well with the sauce include cucumbers, carrots, and celery, all of which can easily be dipped into it.

Rice balls are the easiest dish to make with pollock roe mayo. Mix seasoned vinegar into the rice, shape it like a triangular rice ball, and place an appropriate amount of pollock roe mayo in the center. Add a strip of seaweed to the bottom to complete a simple and delicious pollock roe mayo rice ball. It is an excellent choice for a busy morning meal.

Another option is a pollock roe mayo rice bowl. Top rice with pollock roe, mayonnaise, vegetables, salmon, and other ingredients for a simple and delicious meal. If it tastes a little too rich, try adding egg soy sauce or freshly ground pepper from a pepper grinder.

Convenient Pollock Roe Mayo in Tubes

Pollock roe mayo also pairs naturally with other myeongnan-jeot dishes. Adding it to a simple salad or canapé made with salted pollock roe provides a fresh, rich flavor. It also works well as a sauce for pollock roe pasta. If the dish tastes a little too rich, adjust the flavor by adding pepper or a similar seasoning.

Recently, many varieties of ready-made pollock roe mayo have been released, including Korea Yakult pollock roe mayo. Japanese pollock roe mayo products are also very popular. Packaged in convenient tubes, these products are easy to squeeze out and portable enough to take with you when going out. Pollock roe mayo offers an easy and distinctive way to enjoy delicious food.

[FamTimes=Reporter Hong Seung-beom]