Flying Fish Melts

There has been much discussion as to exactly what are Flying Fish Melts. Many Barbadians will tell you that it is Flying Fish Roe. There are 2 types of roe: hard roe and soft roe. In the case of Flying Fish, the hard roe is known as Tobiko, a very crunchy, reddish orange in colour, and enjoyed in Japanese cuisine. The Soft roe is MILT (fish sperm) which comes in a soft edible sack. We believe that this is what in Barbados we call MELTS. These long tubular sacks are deep-fried and are a favourite delicacy on the island.

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