Taiwanese mullet

The Taiwanese mullet lives in the reef-associated, marine environment.

Jump to: navigation, search Taiwanese mullet roe drying in open air. The roe is deveined, and progressively pressed, dehydrated and salted until the desired firmness or texture is achieved. Mullet roe is considered a delicacy in Taiwan as well as in Japan. More

Note: Taiwanese mullet roe is the best, purchase fresh mullet roe with shining smooth skin that is slightly transparent. Leek white is sweeter and crunchier while the greens are spicier. More

Common names

Cá Đối Đài loan in Vietnamese (Tiếng Việt)
Cá Ð?i Ðài loan in Vietnamese (Tiếng Việt)
Taiwanese mullet in English
台湾凡鲻 in Mandarin Chinese
台灣凡鯔 in Mandarin Chinese

Order : Mugiliformes
Family : Mugilidae
Genus : Valamugil
Species : Valamugil formosae
Authority : Oshima, 1922