Strongylocentrotus fransiscanus; S. drobachiensis; S. purpuratus
Common Name:
Red sea urchin, green sea urchin, purple sea urchin
Flavor:
Moderate
Texture:
Delicate/Medium
Product Information:
The largest of the three urchins is the red, with a shell diameter of around 7 inches; greens are the smallest at around 1 1/2 inches. Urchin roe ranges in color from canary yellow to orange. The membrane holding the roe should be intact. Cleaned uni is soaked in an alum-salt solution that firms the membrane.High-quality uni has a sweet taste and a smooth, buttery texture. Male roe is silkier; female roe is textured more like fine cream of wheat.
Uni can be eaten from the shell as is, or spread on crackers with a dash of lemon juice. Use it as sushi, in omelets, in rich seafood sauces or as a filling in crepes. Fresh urchin roe is best, since frozen roe loses some texture and the membrane sacs can break, but it’s still fine for sauces and such.
Cooking Methods:
Bake
Saute'
Steam
Global Supply:
Canada, United States
Amount Per Serving - Serving Size 100 g/3.5oz
Calories
150
Fat Calories
50
Total Fat
10 g
Saturated Fat
0 g
Cholesterol
200 mg
Sodium
200 mg
Protein
10 g
Omega-3
0.5 g
U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, 2019. fdc.nal.usda.gov.
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