Mentaiko Mayo Rice Bowl
Air Fryer Mentaiko Mayo Rice Bowl: Crispy Outside, Tender Inside
Tired of mentaiko (spicy cod roe) popping in the pan? This recipe uses an air fryer for perfectly cooked mentaiko, tender on the inside and slightly crispy on the outside. Simply place the seasoned roe over rice, drizzle with mayonnaise, and enjoy a delicious meal! It’s a simple yet incredibly flavorful way to enjoy mentaiko.
Ingredients
- Mentaiko (spicy cod roe) – 1.5 pieces
- Mayonnaise – 1 Tbsp
- Olive oil – 0.5 Tbsp
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Gently rinse the mentaiko under cool running water to remove any excess seasoning from the surface. If you prefer a saltier flavor, you can skip this step. After rinsing, carefully pat the mentaiko dry with paper towels.
Step 2
Place the dried mentaiko into a clean plastic bag (like a zip-top bag). Add half a tablespoon of olive oil. Gently massage the bag to coat the mentaiko evenly with the oil, being careful not to break the roe. (Tip: Don’t discard this bag just yet!)
Step 3
Place the oiled mentaiko in your air fryer basket. Cook at 140°C (285°F) for 5 minutes. After 5 minutes, carefully flip the mentaiko and cook for another 5 minutes at 140°C (285°F). For a firmer texture, you can increase the temperature to 180°C (355°F) and cook for 5 minutes per side.
Step 4
Ta-da! You’ll see the beautifully cooked mentaiko. It should be slightly crisp on the outside and wonderfully tender and moist on the inside.
Step 5
Now, let’s use that same plastic bag from before. Add 1 tablespoon of mayonnaise to the bag that the mentaiko was cooked in. Snip off a small corner of the bag to create a piping nozzle.
Step 6
Place the cooked mentaiko on top of a bowl of warm rice. Use the prepared bag to artfully drizzle the mayonnaise over the mentaiko and rice in a zigzag pattern. For extra flavor, consider adding some shredded seaweed or sesame seeds.
