【DJ Noodle】 Royal Garden Dried Mullet Roe 150g/pack

A Celebrated Delicacy Loved in Taiwan and Around the World

Taiwanese Bottarga, also known as Dried Mullet Roe, is a treasured delicacy with deep cultural roots and global recognition. Revered in Taiwan as a symbol of celebration and hospitality, this richly savory ingredient has also been enjoyed for centuries across Europe, the Mediterranean, and East Asia.

From Taiwanese New Year tables to French gourmet kitchens, bottarga is a food that transcends borders—surprising first-time tasters and earning lifelong fans with just one bite.

Loved by First-Time Tasters Worldwide

On YouTube and international travel channels, many foreigners trying Taiwanese bottarga for the first time describe the experience as “unexpectedly delicious” and “instantly addictive.” Often discovered during Taiwan’s festive season, bottarga leaves a lasting impression as a unique and memorable comfort delicacy—deeply flavorful, aromatic, and unlike anything else.

A Truly International Delicacy

Bottarga is not exclusive to Taiwan. It has long been regarded as a premium ingredient across cultures:

• Asia: In Japan and Korea, mullet roe is considered a prized luxury food.

• Europe & Mediterranean: France, Italy, and Greece have documented bottarga consumption as early as the 17th century, with origins tracing back to Ancient Roman preservation techniques.

• France: Known as Boutargue, it is sold in gourmet shops and department stores as a high-end specialty—often at premium prices.

This shared culinary heritage makes Taiwanese bottarga both familiar and fascinating to international audiences.

Taiwanese vs. French Bottarga: What’s the Difference?

While both are forms of dried mullet roe, Taiwanese bottarga and French Boutargue reflect distinct food cultures and philosophies.

Taiwanese Bottarga

• Production: Salt-cured, pressed, and sun-dried using traditional methods to intensify flavor.

• Flavor Profile: Bold, savory, deeply umami-rich with pronounced “sea essence.”

• How It’s Eaten:

  • Lightly grilled or pan-seared

  • Paired with sliced white radish, garlic shoots, or apple

  • Used in fried rice, pasta, or festive dishes

• Cultural Role: A must-have during Lunar New Year and an iconic Taiwanese gift.

French Bottarga (Boutargue)

• Production: Salt-cured, often sealed with white wax to preserve freshness; mullet may come from the Mediterranean or South America.

• Flavor Profile: More delicate and restrained, highlighting natural salinity and olive-oil richness.

• How It’s Eaten:

  • Thinly sliced with olive oil and bread

  • Served with tomatoes or shaved over pasta

• Cultural Role: A refined gourmet ingredient rather than a household staple.

👉 In essence:
Taiwanese bottarga celebrates intensity and festive warmth, while French bottarga emphasizes simplicity and terroir.

A Perfect Gift & Travel-Friendly Specialty

Taiwanese dried mullet roe is one of the approved dried foods allowed by Japanese customs, making it a popular souvenir for international travelers. Its long shelf life and cultural significance also make it an ideal gift for food lovers, holidays, and special occasions.

How to Enjoy

• Open the package, then is it ready to eat

• Serve with fresh vegetables or fruit to balance richness

• Shave or dice into pasta, risotto, or fried rice

• Serve as an appetizer with bread, olive oil, or wine

Whether prepared the Taiwanese way or incorporated into Western dishes, bottarga adds depth, umami, and elegance.

Why You’ll Love It

• Authentic Taiwanese-style dried mullet roe

• Internationally recognized gourmet ingredient

• Rich umami flavor with cultural depth

• Shelf-stable and gift-ready

• Versatile for Asian and Western cuisine