Exquisite Sea Urchin Gunkan Maki: A Taste of the Ocean
Exquisite Sea Urchin Gunkan Maki: A Taste of the Ocean
Easy Homemade Sea Urchin Gunkan Maki Recipe
Discover the most delicious and fresh way to enjoy sea urchin, the jewel of the sea, with this special Gunkan Maki recipe. Effortlessly create an impressive dish with simple steps. Experience the sublime sensation of the sea’s subtle flavors and melt-in-your-mouth texture filling your palate.
Main Ingredients- 60g fresh sea urchin (crucial to use the freshest possible)
- 2 sheets of sushi nori (choose sheets with clean edges)
- 1.5 bowls of warm sushi rice (freshly cooked rice is best)
- 1 packet of sushi vinegar seasoning (if unavailable, you can make your own by mixing 2 Tbsp rice vinegar, 1 Tbsp sugar, and 0.5 tsp salt)
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Gently rinse the fresh sea urchin briefly in cold water (or skip rinsing if very fresh) and drain thoroughly on a sieve. Handle the sea urchin with care to preserve its fresh, delicate flavor.
Step 2
In a bowl, combine 1.5 bowls of warm rice with 1 packet of sushi vinegar seasoning. Use a rice paddle to gently mix the seasoning into the rice, being careful not to mash the grains, to create sushi rice. If you don’t have a pre-made sushi vinegar seasoning, you can easily make your own by mixing 2 Tbsp rice vinegar, 1 Tbsp sugar, and 0.5 tsp salt. It’s okay if the sushi rice is slightly more seasoned, as it will balance the flavor of the sea urchin.
Step 3
Form the seasoned sushi rice into bite-sized balls, about 3cm in diameter. Lightly wetting your hands will prevent the rice from sticking and make it easier to shape.
Step 4
Cut the sushi nori sheets lengthwise into strips approximately 3cm wide. The rough side of the nori will be on the outside, so select sheets with a neatly aligned texture.
Step 5
Place a molded ball of sushi rice onto one of the nori strips. Wrap the nori around the rice, rolling it to form a cylinder shape, like a ‘gunkan’ or warship. Ensure the nori is wrapped snugly around the rice and then shape it neatly. Lightly moisten the edge of the nori with water to seal it for a clean finish.
Step 6
Carefully arrange small portions of the fresh sea urchin on top of the rice, covering the surface of the sushi rice. This creates a beautiful and delicious Sea Urchin Gunkan Maki.
Step 7
Serve immediately and savor the authentic, rich flavor of the fresh sea urchin! Experience a truly special taste that melts in your mouth. It’s incredibly delicious! ^^
