This is another episode of “what intriguing martini snacks can we find in the Chinese Supermarket?”

All credit to Longdan on the Walworth Road in South London for regularly mixing up their offerings to keep us delighted with new mouth sensations.

As soon as I saw this one, I knew I had to try it. I love most forms of roe but am also aware that eating roe can strip an environment of the next generation, so it needs to be done very sparingly and with much respect.

Any method which makes roe go further should be welcomed as a way of getting more value for what is a high price to pay. If it is not sustainable it cannot be endorsed here.

Luckily these crab roe flavoured broad beans don’t appear to have been anywhere near an actual crab so they are most likely sourced sustainably. Nonetheless, they were still tasty.

They weren’t as fishy as I was expecting and were slightly sweet. I would’ve preferred saltier. They did have a satisfying crunchy texture though.

They went particularly nicely with the lemon in my martini.

In conclusion, they’re nothing to write home about, and maybe more of a conversation starter than a favourite martini pairing but they are certainly nice and different.

Thank you Longdan!