“Many people think uni is roe, but it’s actually the gonads (sex organs) of the sea urchin,” says Ebina. “These organs produce either eggs (female) or sperm (male) during the spawning season.

Considered a delicacy in several parts of the world, sea urchin, or uni in Japanese, is prized for its unique flavor. But the cost of the gonads — the orange tongues found inside an urchin ...

Sea urchin or uni is definitely an acquired taste. But, what part of this unique shellfish are you actually eating when you chow down on some uni sushi?

When it comes to expensive delicacies, one my favourites is sea urchin, or uni in Japanese. If I see it on a menu, I'm almost sure to order it. Because its delicate flavour is so elusive ...

Flared lugs, layered dials and luminous rings etched into an underside of sapphire crystal; these are all features that have ...

In spring last year, Ando learned through a campaign to promote a dish called "uni-don" (sea urchin bowl) that, while their flavorful roes are used in meals, the shells are mostly being discarded.

Place the clams on two dinner plates, or four appetiser plates. Arrange the sea urchin (uni) pieces on the clams. Use a fine-tooth rasp-type grater to shave the dried fish roe (karasumi ...

Make infused butter: Combine butter, sea urchin, herbs, scallions ... Serve dish with remaining melted herb butter in an uni shell.

The sea urchin population in many coastal areas is on the increase, and this could have a negative impact on recreational activities associated with the coast. In certain areas, hundreds of these ...