Tobiko - wikipedia Tobiko This article needs additional citations for verification. Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources. Unsourced material may be challenged and removed. ( February 2013 ) Tobiko in varying colors, served as sushi Tobiko ( と びこ ) is the Japanese word for flying fish roe. It is most widely known for its use in creating certain types of sushi. The eggs are small, ranging from 0.5 to 0.8 mm. For comparison, tobiko is larger than masago ( capelin roe ), but smaller than ikura ( salmon roe ). Natural tobiko has a red - orange color, a mild smoky or salty taste, and a crunchy texture. Tobiko, shown in its natural color, topping grilled Albacore tuna Sometimes tobiko is colored to change its appearance, other natural ingredients are used to accomplish the change, such as squid ink to make it black, yuzu to make it pale orange ( almost yellow ), or even wasabi to make it green and spicy. Sometimes a serving of tobiko contains several pieces, each having a different color. When prepared as sashimi, it may be presented on avocado halves or wedges. Tobiko is used in the creation of many other Japanese dishes. Often, tobiko is used as an ingredient in California rolls. Frequently, masago ( capelin or smelt roe ) is substituted for tobiko, due to its similar appearance and flavor. The smaller size of the individual eggs is apparent to the experienced diner, however. References Wikimedia Commons has media related to Tobiko. Jump up ^ `` Tobiko vs Masago Difference ''. Expert answer Question. 2016 - 11 - 16. Retrieved 2016 - 11 - 16. Jump up ^ Food Republic http://www.foodrepublic.com/2013/04/19/what-tobiko-and-whats-different-colors. Retrieved 18 October 2014. Missing or empty title = ( help ) Sushi History of sushi List of sushi and sashimi ingredients California roll Chūtoro Conveyor belt sushi Decouverte du Sushi Gari ( ginger ) Hanaya Yohei Hangiri Odori ebi Omakase Seattle roll Sushi pizza Tare sauce Tobiko Tofu skin Wasabi Roe Bottarga Buriko Karasumi Caviar Beluga Ossetra Sevruga Red Masago Pollock roe Tarako Taramasalata Tobiko Retrieved from `` https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Tobiko&oldid=800779891 '' Categories : Sushi Japanese seafood Roe Hidden categories : Pages with citations lacking titles Pages with citations having bare URLs Articles needing additional references from February 2013 All articles needing additional references Articles containing Japanese - language text Talk About Wikipedia Español فارسی Français עברית Bahasa Melayu 日本 語 Русский 粵語 Edit links This page was last edited on 15 September 2017, at 16 : 36. About Wikipedia

Question: what is the orange stuff on my sushi
Answer: tobiko