April 9, 2017

Did you know that there's sushi made of fish sperm? Although the entangled appearance of shirako (白子) makes it look like a brain, it's actually the sperm sac from fishes like the cod, salmon, anglerfish, and pufferfish. It has a salty creaminess that some enjoy. Japanese cuisine isn't the only one to use milt. Herring milt is served in a traditional Russian dish!