Considered a delicacy in several parts of the world, sea urchin, or uni in Japanese, is prized for its unique flavor. But the cost of the gonads — the orange tongues found inside an urchin ...

Sea urchin has been a staple of Japanese cuisine for hundreds of years, often featured in sushi and sashimi dishes. More commonly called "uni" when it appears on menus, the delicacy has taken over ...

HIRONO, Iwate Prefecture--Sea urchin are a culinary delicacy ... In Hokkaido, which has the largest catch of sea urchins in Japan, 60 percent of a total 2,200 tons of shells were recycled into ...

Narrator: Communities throughout Japan harvest some of the most exquisite fruits, vegetables, and seafood. Despite the high prices, there's still significant demand all around the world.

And also, as far as I remember anyway, sea urchin. I don’t remember ever seeing it on a Scottish menu, and that’s probably because, according to Edinburgh Japanese restaurant, Yamato ...

Karasumi is Japanese dried fish roe ... Place the clams on two dinner plates, or four appetiser plates. Arrange the sea urchin (uni) pieces on the clams. Use a fine-tooth rasp-type grater to ...

When it comes to expensive delicacies, one my favourites is sea urchin, or uni in Japanese. If I see it on a menu, I'm almost sure to order it. Because its delicate flavour is so elusive ...

Adam Liaw discovers a host of delights in Japan. On the wintry northern island of Hokkaido, he samples sea urchin, pond smelt and boutique cheesecake.