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烏魚子Mullet Roe
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Also called karasumi · bottarga · dried mullet roe
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Questions about Mullet Roe
What is mullet roe called in Chinese?
烏魚子 (wū yú zǐ) — literally “mullet eggs”. It is the same delicacy the Japanese call karasumi and the Italians call bottarga: the roe sac of a grey mullet, salted, pressed flat and air-dried until it is firm and amber.
How do you eat it?
It is sliced thin and warmed — traditionally singed over a flame with a splash of rice wine — then eaten one slice at a time with a slice of white radish or a piece of raw garlic leek to cut the richness. Shops sell it vacuum-packed as a gift, and it costs NT$300–1,500 depending on the size of the piece.
What is Mullet Roe?
Salted and dried mullet roe, lightly grilled and thinly sliced, traditionally eaten with slices of radish or garlic leek. Rich and savory, it is a luxury delicacy and a popular gift.
What does it taste like?
How much does it cost?
NT$300–1,500, depending on size
Where to eat it in Taiwan
Seafood restaurants, dried goods shops and souvenir stores, especially in Tainan and Kaohsiung. Most common around winter.
How to find it near you
Tap “Find Mullet Roe near me” above — it searches by the Chinese name “烏魚子”, so you see real local shops, not only places with English menus. At the shop, show the Chinese name or say “wū yú zǐ”.
