sea urchin rocks!

[Shortcut]

man, this stuff is grrrrrrrrrrrreat. looks like brains, tastes like heaven.

admittedly, uni that's *not fresh* tastes horrible...like fish oil mixed with butter...ugh.

 

[JulesMaximus]

Agreed. Uni is one of my favorites! :thumbsup:

 

[JS80]

yup, my fav too

 

[bozack]

hated it, tasted like snot on rice, will never eat it again...my favorite is squid, eel, and octopus.

 

[JulesMaximus]

Originally posted by: bozack
hated it, tasted like snot on rice, will never eat it again...my favorite is squid, eel, and octopus.

No, it has the texture of snot on rice but it definitely does not taste like snot on rice.

 

[rockyct]

This thread is not making me want to try it. I think I can live without tasting it.

 

[loup garou]

Originally posted by: rockyct
This thread is not making me want to try it. I think I can live without tasting it.

Your loss!

 

[effowe]

I didn't like it when I tried it. I'm into the more common fish: tuna, yellowtail, salmon, etc.. I've only tried it a couple times though so I may give it another go.

 

[Shortcut]

Originally posted by: effowe
I didn't like it when I tried it. I'm into the more common fish: tuna, yellowtail, salmon, etc.. I've only tried it a couple times though so I may give it another go.

I hated uni at first, but it was because it wasn't very fresh. I ordered it later at a better sushi bar and the taste of the uni was much much better!

And yeah, yellowtail and salmon are high on my list too! Salmon belly, in particular!

 

[Vinfinite]

I hate sea urchins...stepped on one while I was out snorkling

never tried uni though haha

 

[Mo0o]

never tried it. i love my toro

 

[Apex]

I love it, but quality varies quite a bit and is only worthwhile when very fresh.

 

[dennilfloss]

Originally posted by: Shortcut
looks like brains, tastes like heaven.

What you're eating is the gonads FYI.

 

[mooglemania85]

Originally posted by: dennilfloss

Originally posted by: Shortcut
looks like brains, tastes like heaven.

What you're eating is the gonads FYI.

blech.

Humans consume sea urchin ("roe") either raw or briefly cooked. Sea urchin "roe" is not actually roe, but rather the organs that produce the roe (the gonads). Five strips of roe reside within the structure of the urchin, a yellowish or orange substance resembling a rather firm custard. Sea urchin roe is a popular food in Korean cuisine, and it is called "uni" in Japanese sushi cuisine. It is a traditional food in Chile, where it is known as an "erizo". Sea urchins are highly appreciated in Spain, Greece where they are known as "achinos"-(a?????), and also in Italy where they are known as "ricci di mare". Apart from domestic consumption, Chile and a number of other countries export the sea urchin to Japan in order to meet its demand throughout the country. Traditionally considered an aphrodisiac, sea urchin "roe" has been found to contain the cannabinoid anandamide.

 

[buck]

Originally posted by: Mo0o
i love my toro

I had some insane toro the other night...... I LOVE fatty tuna.

Also had some great spanish makerel (not really a makerel but w/e).

 

[Mo0o]

Originally posted by: buck

Originally posted by: Mo0o
i love my toro

I had some insane toro the other night...... I LOVE fatty tuna.

Also had some great spanish makerel (not really a makerel but w/e).

i always feel guilty since when you toro a la carte at a good sushi restaurant its always insanely expensive

 

[wahoyaho]

only had all you can eat sushi

 

[rockyct]

Originally posted by: loup garou

Originally posted by: rockyct
This thread is not making me want to try it. I think I can live without tasting it.

Your loss!

I suppose so, but I don't care for almost all seafood, so I'm not sure if I would like it anyway.

 

[Shortcut]

Originally posted by: dennilfloss

Originally posted by: Shortcut
looks like brains, tastes like heaven.

What you're eating is the gonads FYI.

Y'know, that would explain my sinus problem...

/sneezes out baby sea urchins from nose

eureka!

 

[IGBT]

..you haven't lived till you try Puffer Fish.

 

[torpid]

Originally posted by: IGBT
..you haven't lived till you try Puffer Fish.

And a follow up...

... you didn't die till you tried Puffer fish at a crappy place.

 

[Nerva]

i love sea urchins!!! they are ridiculously expensive though. 2 pieces ran me ~21 dollars, so about 10 bucks a piece.

 

[McGyver]

hey, questions. where do you guys live, how much u're paying for a piece of uni??

 

[Shortcut]

Originally posted by: McGyver
hey, questions. where do you guys live, how much u're paying for a piece of uni??

$8 for two pieces of gonadic goodness in San Diego, CA

 

[JulesMaximus]

Originally posted by: Shortcut

Originally posted by: McGyver
hey, questions. where do you guys live, how much u're paying for a piece of uni??

$8 for two pieces of gonadic goodness in San Diego, CA

Yeah, usually around $6-8 for two pieces. I've never had bad uni either.