Artisan sea urchin roe
Known as uni in Japanese cuisine sea urchin roe is a popular sushi ingredient. This seafood from Ramón Peña and Don Reinaldo can also be melted into pasta sauces, treated like a pâté, or used as a luxurious canapé topper.
What is tinned roe?
The roe are the fish eggs. Sea urchin roe can be referred to as sea urchin caviar, though true caviar is roe from the sturgeon. The tongues of sea urchin roe are carefully extracted by hand from the opened spiny sea urchin shells in the canneries and packed in brine to make the conservas.
Is sea urchin shellfish?
Sea urchin is a shellfish, despite the fact that shellfish are usually molluscs and sea urchins are echinoderms, like starfish and sea cucumbers. Sea urchins are commonly harvested for their roe though, and for that reason are classed as shellfish.
Is sea urchin roe good for you?
Sea urchin roe is a good source of omega-3 fatty acids, protein, vitamin B12, calcium for strong bones and teeth and magnesium for healthy bones and muscles, lower blood pressure and improved mood.
