Fish · Japan
Fresh uni (sea urchin)
Sweet, creamy, and briny: raw sea urchin is one of the richest foods the ocean makes. Eat it straight from the tray.
- 5 min
- Intermediate
- Serves 1–2
Ingredients
- 1 tray of very fresh uni from a trusted fishmonger
- Optional: a squeeze of lime or a few drops of coconut aminos
- Optional: a slice of raw butter or a raw egg yolk on the side
Method
- 1
Keep the tray cold until the moment you eat it. Uni loses its sweetness fast.
- 2
Lift the pieces out gently with a small spoon.
- 3
Eat plain first to taste it, then try it with a drop of lime.
