What is tobiko in sushi?トビコ
This time, I looked into the various names and seasons for sushi tobiko.
How to call tobiko
【tobiko】flying-fish roe トビコ
Tobiko refers to a food made from salted flying fish roe. The roe is smaller than salmon roe and has a beautiful golden or yellow appearance. Another name for tobiko is sometimes called “tobikko,” but since this is the product name of a seafood processing company in Hyogo prefecture, the name tobiran is sometimes used instead. Tobiko is also widely imported from Indonesia, and is often used as a substitute for golden caviar “canapés.”
The peak season for tobiko
Tobiko is a food made from salted flying fish roe, and is mainly used as an ingredient for sushi. The timing of tobiko fish depends on the time when flying fish eggs are harvested and the distribution status as a processed product, rather than a specific time.
Currently, many products are imported from southern waters such as Indonesia, and are used year-round. Therefore, it can be said that there is no specific season for tobiko itself. However, depending on the time of year when fresh flying fish eggs are harvested and the ecology of flying fish in the area, you may be able to experience the season in some areas.
