Uni Sushi
Immerse yourself in the luxury of fresh ocean flavors with Uni Sushi, a delicate Japanese delicacy crafted with creamy sea urchin roe, expertly prepared sushi rice, and crisp nori sheets. This recipe guides you through every step, from rinsing and seasoning the rice to assembling elegant, bite-sized uni sushi pieces. The rich, briny taste of uni is beautifully complemented by a hint of subtle sweetness from the sushi rice and the umami-packed pairing of soy sauce and wasabi. Perfect for adventurous seafood lovers, this recipe promises a restaurant-quality sushi experience right at home. With just 40 minutes from start to finish, you can elevate your dining table with exquisite handmade sushi that’s as stunning to look at as it is to savor.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Sushi rice
- 1.25 cups Water
- 2 tablespoons Rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Sugar
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 100 grams Fresh uni (sea urchin roe)
- 2 sheets Nori sheets
- 2 tablespoons Soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon Wasabi
Instructions
Rinse the sushi rice under cold water until the water runs clear to remove excess starch.
Combine the rice with 1.25 cups of water in a rice cooker or a medium pot. Cook as per the rice cooker instructions or bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes. Remove from the heat and let it sit, covered, for another 10 minutes.
While the rice is resting, prepare the sushi vinegar by combining rice vinegar, sugar, and salt in a small saucepan over low heat. Stir just until the sugar and salt dissolve. Remove from heat and let it cool.
Transfer the cooked rice to a large bowl and spread it out. Gradually fold in the sushi vinegar mixture using a spatula to cool the rice to room temperature. Be gentle to avoid mashing the grains.
Cut the nori sheets into strips about 1.5 inches wide. You'll need one strip per piece of sushi.
Wet your hands with water to prevent sticking and shape 2 tablespoons of the sushi rice into an oval ball. Firmly press without squashing the rice.
Lay a strip of nori around each rice ball to form a small cup and allow about half an inch of nori to extend above the rice.
Place a generous amount of uni on top of the rice within the nori cup. Press gently to secure it.
Serve the uni sushi immediately, with soy sauce and wasabi on the side for dipping.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
541 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 10.4 g | 13% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.3 g | 12% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 200 mg | 67% | |
| Sodium | 2709 mg | 118% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 81.7 g | 30% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.4 g | 9% | |
| Total Sugars | 13.3 g | ||
| Protein | 23.6 g | 47% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 111 mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 2.9 mg | 16% | |
| Potassium | 646 mg | 14% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
