Masago Gunkan
Gunkan topped with capelin roe.
At a glance
- Spice
- Not spicy
- Flavour
- Balanced
- Raw fish
- Yes
Typical ingredients
- Capelin roe
- Sushi rice
- Nori
- Texture
- Small and grainy
Alternative names
Capelin Roe GunkanGunkan de masago
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