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How to Make Bottarga, or Salt-Cured Fish Roe

From Hank Shaw, for About.com

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Cure the Roe with Salt

Salt down the roe

Salt down the roe

Hank Shaw

Once the roes are oiled, toss them gently in a bowl of salt to coat and lay them down on the paper towel so they are not touching.

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