Nakashima Shoten “Hakata Nakanaka Dry & Kawa Dry”

“Hakata Nakanaka Dry (sardine cod roe)” is produced and sold by Nakashima Shoten, the creator of “Iwashi Mentaiko”, which was created in 1985 and is becoming Fukuoka’s local specialty.” Dehydrating quality cod roe creates the concentrated flavor in this perfect snack for drinks.

While making sardine cod roe, they used to trash the cod roe skin in the process. They thought hard to save this resource and came up with “Hakata Nakanaka Kawa Dry” after many trials and errors. The skin especially has a lot of goodness and a jerky-like texture.. “Hakata Nakanaka Dry” is a whole dried cod roe with a thick texture and richness like bottarga. Either of them have stronger flavor than the raw cod roe and tastes richer.

Spiciness and goodness concentrated, it goes perfect with beer, sake, wine or any drink. Chop them up fine and sprinkle on top of salad or on rice. Their website shares recipes using Hakata Nakanaka such as putting batter and deep-frying them or using it in a Chinese dish. Check them out and explore different tastes.