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Bottarga Guide

Sardinia, Italy

Food Guide
What is Bottarga?

Bottarga di Muggine is a food made from fish eggs, which are salted and dried using traditional methods. The ovarian sac is extracted whole from the female fish and being careful not to break it, it is washed to remove impurities. Then subjected to salting (covered with sea salt), pressing and maturing. It is a food appreciated for its high protein content.