2023年5月29日 · Of the hundred-plus species of sea urchin, there are a handful that grow in commercial fisheries that diners are most familiar with. The waters around Japan’s northerly island of Hokkaido are...

2022年1月24日 · Sea urchin (often called “uni” in Japanese) are echinoderms with spiny spherical shells encasing five gonads (reproductive glands), which are the edible part. The shape of them resembles a tongue and they have a mustard-like color and consistency like a firm custard.

2021年8月3日 · Sea urchins live in the ocean, where they feed on algae and kelp, and are harvested wild by divers. Their flavor depends on a variety of factors, including diet, age, habitat, and species. Of the 950 species of sea urchin, only a few species are commercially harvested.

2023年7月31日 · Taking a look at an urchin, it isn’t obvious that they can be eaten at all. But beneath their sharp spines and hard shell, sea urchins hide a tasty surprise in the form of their gonads! Called uni in Japanese, this soft, supple food is often mistakenly marketed as sea urchin eggs. In reality, uni is the urchin’s reproductive organ.

2023年1月12日 · Uni, the Japanese word for sea urchin, is the only edible part of the spiny ocean-dweller. Although often mislabeled as the roe, it's actually the creature's reproductive organs, notes Taste....

2017年6月5日 · Served as nigiri sushi, sashimi, or a luxurious topping, uni is the Japanese name for the edible part of the sea urchin, an ocean delicacy. It’s known for its sweet flavor and custard-like consistency.

2023年6月6日 · Learn how to eat sea urchin including how to open sea urchin, extract the uni, and how to turn it into a delicious meal.

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2015年6月4日 · Sweet, with sea salt flavours, sea urchin is an ingredient which divides opinion and is prized as much for the smooth texture as its taste and aroma. It's worth noting that the edible gonads are often incorrectly labelled 'roe'.

2024年12月11日 · If you've ever been to a seafood market in Japan, you may have seen these spiky creatures hanging out in the bottom of a tank somewhere. This is uni, or sea urchin — a delicacy and revered ingredient in Japanese cuisine. …