Nigiri

Tobiko Nigiri

Nigiri topped with flying fish roe.

Tobiko Nigiri, Nigiri sushi

At a glance

Spice
Not spicy
Flavour
Balanced
Popularity
55/100
Raw fish
Yes

Typical ingredients

  • Flying fish roe
  • Sushi rice
  • Optional nori
Texture
Crisp and small
Origin
A Japanese preparation commonly found on European sushi menus.

Alternative names

Flying Fish Roe NigiriNigiri de tobiko

How to identify this dish

What it is

Sushi rice topped with flying-fish roe, sometimes held in place with nori.

How to recognize it

The topping is made of many small, bright roe beads that create a crisp texture over the rice.

For beginners

Its balanced flavor is direct, but the raw roe and beaded texture may feel more adventurous than a simple fish slice.

Raw fish

Yes, in the catalogue version.

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