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What Is Sea Urchin Sushi? The Ultimate Guide On Making Japanese Uni Sushi

Authentic Japanese sushi dishes are often very diverse in terms of ingredients. In addition to the famous sushi from salmon and tuna, we also know the sea urchin sushi. This sushi especially has a cool, fatty taste and a feeling from the sea.



What is sea urchin sushi?

Sea urchin sushi is also known as Uni sushi.


In Japan, the word Uni refers to the gonads of sea urchins that people cook and eat. Initially, Uni was only used as a topping for sushi after World War II. But due to the introduction of gunkan-maki (warship scroll) and advancement in production, it became more popular and commercially available. Now you can find many dishes with Uni such as sea urchin sashimi, uni ceviche noodles,...


Different types of sea urchin sushi

Sea urchin is one of the best sushi-making sea creatures. Not only does it taste great, but the Uni - chicken egg (eggs) of this animal is really delicious. Uni is the most important part of sea urchin sushi, it gives the dish a richer flavor and smells of the sea.


Uni has a dark to light yellow color. When enjoying, we will see its smooth, creamy consistency. In addition to using Uni to make sushi, people also use it for dishes such as sea urchin sashimi or sea urchin nigiri.


Ingredient

Sea urchin sushi is delicious and interesting food. Is it really as complicated as you think? Join us to prepare the necessary ingredients for this dish!

How to make Japanese sea urchin nigiri sushi?

To make sea urchin sushi is not difficult if you have all the necessary ingredients as well as detailed instructions. Follow our step-by-step instructions for your perfect Japanese sea urchin!


Step 1: Cook sushi rice

First wash the rice with water to remove dirt. Put the washed rice and water into the rice cooker and start cooking.

Once the rice is cooked, transfer the rice to a bowl to cool.

While the rice is still warm, add the sushi vinegar (or homemade vinegar mix) and mix well.

Step 2: Make Uni sushi

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Nutritional composition of sea urchin in sushi

Uni or sea urchin meat is a food source that provides a lot of nutrients. In 100g Uni contains 172 calories, known most of the nutrients inside are protein, antioxidants and omega-3 fatty acids. All substances are healthy, good for health and support effective weight loss.


It is not difficult for you to prepare nutritious dishes from seafood; Sea urchin sushi is the best place to start. Although you need to be more meticulous in choosing ingredients and preparing the urchin, this sushi is really worth what you spend. Hopefully with the recipe and detailed instructions that we give you will help you have the perfect sushi!


This post first appeared on the Fishermen's Net blog at: https://www.mualobster.com/blogs/news/sea-urchin-sushi


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