Onigiri Filling Quiz
Mentaiko (Spicy Pollock Roe)
Like a peppery kick that stays with you, you choose the things you like with no hesitation.
Karashi mentaiko is the roe of Alaska pollock marinated in a seasoning made with chili pepper. It's said to be based on a Korean dish, and to have taken its present form in Fukuoka after the Second World War before spreading across Japan. Among onigiri fillings, it's a fairly recent arrival.
You stand out in a room too, and you enjoy taking in new things. On top of that, you know exactly what you like. You don't say “Anything's fine” — you say “This one,” and tell people what's good about it.
Mentaiko's peppery kick stays in your memory after one bite. The way you choose things is the same. That also means a passing “That's not for me” can hit the other person harder than you'd expect. If you find one thing you like about them before you say it, the heat comes out just right.
Strengths
- Out of all the new things around, you can quickly pick out the ones that suit you
- Because you know what you like, your recommendations are convincing
- You can explain the latest trends to people in your own words
Where you may stumble
- You're quick to keep your distance from people who don't seem to suit you
- While talking about what you like, you forget to ask what the other person likes
- Distracted by something new, you give up things you used to love
Sounds familiar, Mentaiko (Spicy Pollock Roe)?
- When a newly released gadget comes up, you can describe exactly how it feels to use
- Whenever you recommend something, you narrow it to one “If you try anything, try this”
- While a friend is still deciding, you've already narrowed it down to two options for them
Where you shine
Moments when something new needs to be chosen, or when someone can't decide what to pick. Your sharp eye brings a new flavor to the group.
Tips for “Mentaiko (Spicy Pollock Roe)”
- After talking about what you like, ask “What about you?”
- With someone who didn't seem to suit you, try talking once more on another day
- Before you let go of something you used to love, set it aside for a week and think it over
Matches
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Tenmusu (Shrimp Tempura) — Tenmusu enjoys new things and also knows what it likes. It tries what Mentaiko has found in its own way and shares what it thinks, which makes recommending things worthwhile.
Okaka (Bonito Flakes) — Okaka quietly keeps to time-honored ways. For a Mentaiko easily drawn to the next new thing, Okaka's unchanging choices are a reminder of what's good about things you keep for a long time.
Shake (Salted Salmon) — Shake fits in with everyone, using familiar ways. When Mentaiko suggests something new and Shake wraps it up with “Let's just stick with the usual,” Mentaiko can feel it has fewer chances to use its eye for good things.
Close neighbors
These differ from this one on just 1 of the 3 axes. If one of your axes was near the middle, you may have their side too.
Which one are you? 18 everyday situations, about 3 minutes.
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