Sweet & Savory Pollock Roe Cream Cheese Canapés
Sweet & Savory Pollock Roe Cream Cheese Canapés
How to Make Delicious Pollock Roe Cream Cheese Canapés
Here’s a delightful finger food that strikes a perfect balance between sweet and savory, making it ideal as both a dessert and a snack. These canapés feature the irresistible charm of pollock roe and cream cheese, offering a unique taste experience. (Pollock Roe provided by: OOO)
Ingredients- 4 plain crackers
- 2 Shine Muscat grapes
- 1 Tbsp cream cheese
- 0.5 Tbsp pollock roe (mentaiko)
- 1 pinch black pepper
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
We will only use the roe from the pollock. To extract the roe cleanly, hold the membrane of the pollock roe with your fingers or a spatula and gently scrape along the inside. This will gather the plump roe.
Step 2
In a bowl, combine the extracted pollock roe with 1 tablespoon of cream cheese. Add a pinch of black pepper to taste and mix everything thoroughly until well combined. Ensure the cream cheese and roe are smoothly incorporated.
Step 3
When choosing crackers for your canapés, it’s best to opt for those with a plain, neutral flavor. This will allow the savory and creamy pollock mixture to shine.
Step 4
Generously spread the pollock and cream cheese mixture onto each cracker. Then, take the Shine Muscat grapes, cut them in half, and artfully arrange them on top of the spread.
Step 5
For an extra touch of texture and visual appeal, garnish the canapés with some crispy fried or baked kadaif noodles, if you have them on hand. While optional, they add a lovely crunch and elegant finish.
Step 6
These finished canapés offer a delightful contrast: the crunch of the cracker, the umami-rich pollock roe, and the creamy smoothness of the cheese. The addition of the sweet and refreshing Shine Muscat grapes creates a perfectly balanced flavor profile that is incredibly addictive. They are perfect for special occasions, home parties, or as a sophisticated accompaniment to drinks!
