Ikura Gunkan

A nori wall around sushi rice holds salmon roe in place. Unlike Ikura Nigiri, the nori is part of the listed structure rather than optional.

At a glance

Spice: Not spicy
Flavour: Bold
Raw fish: Yes

Typical ingredients

Salmon roe
Sushi rice
Nori

Texture: Juicy and beaded

Alternative names

Salmon Roe GunkanGunkan de huevas de salmon

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