π Description: Uni Sushi, also called Sea Urchin sushi, is one of the delicious types of sushi offered. Sea urchins are encased in a spiny shell that can be purple, brown, green or red. Many people think that Uni is sea urchin roe or eggs but Uni is actually the reproductive system (ovaries / gonads) of the sea urchin. It is the only edible part of the sea urchin.
π Taste: Uni taste is described as creamy, briny and sweet. The taste can vary slightly depending on where the Uni is sourced.
π Season: Uni is available all year round depending on the variety. Different types of uni are in season at different times. California Uni is best during the months of August, September and October. Murasaki Uni is best in the winter. Bafun Uni from Hokkaido is best in the summer time.
πΊπΈ English Name: Sea Urchin
π¨π³ Chinese Name: ζ΅·θ½ (Pronounced: HΗi dΗn)
π°π· Korean Name: μ±κ² μ (Pronounced: Sung Gae Ahl)
π―π΅ Japanese Name: γ¦γ (Pronounced: Oo Ni)
πΉπ Thai Name: N/A
