spheres on a sushi roll?

spheres on a sushi roll?

The spheres on a sushi roll are usually flavored or plain fish roe, and they go by a few common names:

Common Types of Spheres on Sushi Rolls:

1. Tobiko (とびこ)

• What it is: Flying fish roe
• Color: Usually orange, but can be colored green (wasabi), black (squid ink), or red (beet juice)
• Texture: Small, crunchy
• Flavor: Slightly salty, mild seafood flavor

2. Ikura (イクラ)

• What it is: Salmon roe
• Color: Large, translucent orange spheres
• Texture: Bursts in your mouth
• Flavor: Rich, briny, stronger than tobiko

3. Masago (マサゴ)

• What it is: Capelin fish roe
• Color: Orange or dyed
• Texture: Finer and smaller than tobiko
• Flavor: Milder and less crunchy

4. Spherified Sauce or Juice (Modern Sushi)

• What it is: Artificial spheres made from liquids using molecular gastronomy (like mango, soy sauce, or yuzu)
• Color: Depends on the ingredient
• Used in: Fusion or upscale sushi restaurants