John West Cod Soft Roes (100g) - Pack of 2

One of my favorite comfort treats. Don't know why they seem to be almost unknown in the US. Never see them sold fresh at fish stores - I wonder what they do with them?

Soft cod roe is cod milt, not just cod roe processed differently. I did not know this when I ordered the product. This is nothing like tarako from Japanese cod roe pasta or tube cod roe like Kalles Kaviar. That being said, this stuff is lightly ocean-y in flavor and fluffy in texture. A little like uni, but not as rich. It smells much fishier than it actually tastes. I had it straight out of the tin on toasted bread with some salt and pepper. It definitely needed the salt. I'm not about to order a ton of these but it was certainly interesting. Considering trying to make pasta with the remaining tin or just eating it on today too.

I wish they still sold herring roe, but these are the next best thing. Quite the expensive, but worth it to satisfy my cravings once in a while.

This item is a poison. It had a pungent stinky smell, but I risked to taste it. Spit it out immediately and threw the can right away. Believe me, I am a huge fan of seafood, including so-called “exotic”. I love caviar, cod liver, sea urchin, etc. etc. This item is NOT edible. I doubt that positive reviews related to this stuff can be trusted. Save your buck and taste buds! And your life, as well!

One of my favourite suppers when a child. It is absolutely delicious on hot buttered toast. I wonder if the negative reviews are maybe because they were expecting the hard roes - eggs, rather than the soft ones. I also love the hard roes, but these are the best!

This caviar is awesome!!! No salt, no additives! If desired, add to it fresh or green onions & olive oil or cod liver oil...I just LOVE it!!!

If you thought you were buying this Cod Fish Roe, thinking similarly to the Japanese Cod Fish Roe, you'll find it wrong. So if you want to eat Mentaiko, buy it from the Japanese market or the dealer. It comes in a Pate form that is tasteless, the color reminded me of that gray matter from the brain. I know it's harsh but it was not what I was hoping for. I still have an unused can in the drawer. I think this is for people who is used to eating this with crackers. It's not for me. Least I tried two teaspoon from an open can adding siracha.

Drain Roe, lightly flour chopping board and light coat roe in flour. Heat tbs butter until bubbling. Add roe to pan cook 5 mins medium heat then flip and repeat. Serve on buttered toast, cracked black pepper and Maldon sea salt flakes. Delish