Ikura
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Ikura is a noun meaning (Japanese cuisine) Synonym of red caviar.
Meaning
(Japanese cuisine) Synonym of red caviar.
Example Sentences
Cut the roll in half and then slice each half into 4 even pieces. Top each piece with a drop of ikura.
About 20 years ago, a few people, mostly children, got food poisoning after eating ikura, and markets all over Japan pulled ikura from the shelves.
This focus on fresh roe has had a mixed effect on the ikura makers, with the greatest benefit seen in the reduced supply of roe available for the production of ikura. Even with the possibility of an overall reduction in the supply of marinated ikura, the biggest problem for the makers is the retailer marketing strategy.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include tobiko, escalope, fishcake, shoyu, hijiki, daikon.
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