Uni Soba Martini
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I have been eating Japanese food since I took my first bite into a piece of sushi over 10 years ago. However it was until I moved to New York that I realized how little I knew about Japanese cuisine.
Likewise, it was after I moved to New York that I started to cook Japanese food at home. I have explored dishes such as this simple Salmon Sashimi Bowl or a hearty Tonkosu Ramen or this Mochi for a treat.
Dining out in a Japanese restaurant in New York has expanded my knowledge of Japanese food beyond the basic sushi, udon, teriyaki, and etc. Each of these dining experiences helps me discover something new. One of these experiences was my recent introduction to a sashimi delicacy called Uni also known as sea urchins.
Uni is not for any sushi/sashimi eaters. It has this distinct taste of ocean and very creamy texture. Just put one piece in your mouth and feel the fresh morning breeze from the ocean while the Uni melts away in your mouth like fine butter.
In the restaurant, Uni is normally served as sashimi or used in sushi. It can get quite expensive if you want to fill your tummy with a big Uni meal. However, if you can get your hands on a tray of fresh Uni from a seafood market, you can immediate eat it out of the package – with a considerably cheaper price tag.
When I eat Uni at home I like to pair Uni with sushi rice to make a Uni rice bowl. If I am in the mood for a Uni tapas style dish I’d substitute the rice with soba noodle to make Uni soba martini. The texture of soba goes well with the creamy Uni. It is a fantastic appetizer to serve with some sake just before your big meal. And it is so easy to make!
Like many Japanese dishes the freshness of the ingredients is the key to success. If you have a hard time finding the Uni in your area, try this salmon sashimi rice bowl instead!
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Ingredients (8 servings)
- 1 tray Fresh Uni (about 16 pcs)
- 1 bunch soba
- 2 tbsp Flying fish roes (Tobikko)
- 2 tbsp Soy sauce
- 1 tsp Wasabi paste (use more if preferred)
- 1 tsp Lemon juice
- Fresh lemon wedges for decoration
- ½ tsp roasted Sesame seeds (optional)
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Direction:
First, make the sauce by combining the soy sauce, wasabi, lemon juice, and sesame seeds in a bowl and mix well. I like to use wasabi in my sashimi. Skip this step if you prepare to enjoy your sashimi without the sauce.
Cook the soba noodles to al dente. About 3-4 minutes. Drain the water and wash the noodles in a cold running water to get rid of slimy texture. Drain the cold water.
In a martini glass, place a small roll of soba noodles on the bottom. Brush some of the sauce on the noodles. Gently place two pieces of Uni on top of the noodles. Be careful not to break it as it is very delicate. Give the Uni a light brush of the sauce. Place some flying fish roe on top of the Uni (optional). Lastly decorate the martini glass with a fresh lemon wedge.
Bon Appetite!
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where were you able to buy a whole tray of uni? thx!
Hey ina, I got the whole tray from a local Korean supermarket. If you live in US tri-state area you should be able to find it in a large Korean market. Good luck!
This looks gorgeous and must be so delicious! I am a big fan of Japanese food too 🙂
Thanks Smoky Wok. Yes it was delicious and it’s so easy to make:)
I’m so happy to hear you are enjoying Japanese food and you make great Japanese food too! Soba and uni combo is interesting – I should give this a try one day. It looks fabulous!
Thanks Nami. I am learning so much from your website!
Have seen and heard so much about Uni but I have not tried them before! But they do not come cheap, right?
I think the price for Uni varies from region to region. Here in new york a piece of uni is about the price of a piece of salmon sashimi.
Stumbled upon your blog while searching for a recipe. Nice recipes and great pictures! This uni soba martini looks great! Definitely more economical to prepare at home than to eat it at a restaurant.
Hi Biren, thanks for your visit!
Yum, that looks delicious!
Thanks Health Bee!