Uni Sushi

Delight in the luxurious flavors of the ocean with Uni Sushi, a delicacy that highlights the rich, buttery essence of fresh sea urchin roe. Perfectly seasoned sushi rice serves as the ideal base, delicately wrapped in nori to create a sophisticated handheld bite. The preparation blends traditional Japanese techniques, such as precisely folding sushi vinegar into warm rice, with the simplicity of assembling uni atop a rice bed for an elegant presentation. Ready in just 40 minutes, this gourmet recipe is surprisingly approachable, making it perfect for at-home sushi nights or impressing your guests. Serve it with soy sauce and a hint of wasabi for a perfectly balanced umami experience. Explore the art of sushi-making with this fresh uni sushi recipe, a must-try for seafood lovers and food enthusiasts alike!

Nutriscore Rating: 66/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 4

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

Directions

Step 1

Rinse the sushi rice under cold water until the water runs clear to remove excess starch.

Step 2

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.

Step 3

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.

Step 4

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.

Step 5

Cut the nori sheets into strips about 1.5 inches wide. You'll need one strip per piece of sushi.

Step 6

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.

Step 7

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.

Step 8

Place a generous amount of uni on top of the rice within the nori cup. Press gently to secure it.

Step 9

Serve the uni sushi immediately, with soy sauce and wasabi on the side for dipping.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	677.4 grams (677.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	541

Total Fat 10.40g	13%
Saturated Fat 2.30g	12%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g
Cholesterol 200mg	67%
Sodium 2709mg	118%
Total Carbohydrate 81.70g	30%
Dietary Fiber 2.40g	9%
Total Sugars 13.30g
Protein 23.60g	47%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 111mg	9%
Iron 3mg	16%
Potassium 646mg	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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 18.2%

Protein: 18.3%

Carbs: 63.5%