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Ingredients
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Sea Urchin
Ikura
Garnish
Method
Preparation
- 1
Prepare Sea Urchins
Carefully open the fresh sea urchins using a seafood knife. Make a clean cut around the top of the shell to expose the interior. Remove the gonads (uni) gently and place them in a bowl.
- 2
Season the Sea Urchin
Sprinkle the fresh sea urchin gonads with sea salt and set aside to marinate for about 5 minutes.
Prepare Ikura
- 3
Marinate Ikura
In a small bowl, combine the salmon roe (ikura), soy sauce, and mirin. Gently mix to coat the roe evenly and let it marinate for about 10 minutes.
Assembly
- 4
Plate the Dish
On a serving plate, arrange the marinated sea urchin gonads elegantly. Using a spoon, place small dollops of marinated ikura on top of the sea urchin.
- 5
Garnish
If desired, sprinkle chopped chives and lemon zest over the dish for added flavor and presentation.
