An absolutely delicious combination of mentaiko and tuna. Introducing "Mentsuna Kankan" sold by Aji no Mentaiko Fukuya.
Noodles
A tuna can made by blending flaky domestic albacore tuna with the pickling solution of "Aji no Mentaiko Regular". Smooth soybean oil with no peculiarity is used. The purchase price at the supermarket is 300 yen (excluding tax, the same applies below).
Simply put it on white rice and eat it ... It's as good as you'd expect. The moderately oiled tuna is moist and juicy. The more you chew, the more the taste of tuna exudes. Mentaiko's claim is not so strong, and it is a compliment to the leading role, Tuna. Add an accent to the aftertaste, leaving a slight spiciness. It is absolutely delicious even if you sprinkle it with chopped seaweed or mayonnaise.
Noodle Kankan Premium
A luxurious tuna can in which about 20% of one can is mentaiko grains. Only "Premium" is finished with the highest quality cottonseed oil. The purchase price is 400 yen.
A premium finish with plenty of mentaiko than "Mentsuna Kankan". The grainy texture is fun, and the taste of mentaiko is also rich. Just put it on tofu and you will have a rich dish. The tuna is well-flavored, so you don't have to sprinkle soy sauce on it.
Noodles dry
A tuna can with two types of chili peppers, the moment you put it in your mouth and the spiciness that comes afterwards. It's definitely redder than the other two cans, and it looks spicy. The purchase price is 300 yen.
Dry is topped with salad. The first bite does not feel so spicy and the taste of tuna is predominant. When I was eating it thinking that it wasn't spicy, I was struck by a tingling stimulus later. Even if swallowed, the area from the throat to the esophagus still has a fever. The spiciness of wanting a cold drink on the way. When using it for cooking, it is recommended to combine it with mellow eggs.
"Mentuna Kankan" is perfect for preserved foods because it can be stored at room temperature for 3 years. Fukuya's online shop also sells eating comparison sets, so if you like mentaiko, check it out!