what does sea urchin taste like
Sushi Items â Uni (Sea Urchin) Uni (oo-nee) is the Japanese name for the edible part of the Sea Urchin. While colloquially referred to as the roe (eggs), uni is actually the animalâs gonads (which produce the milt or roe). Uni ranges in color from rich gold to light yellow, and has a creamy consistency that some love and is off-putting to others.
raw uni has a fresh ocean taste -- briny and slightly minerally but not salty or. fishy. the flavor is mildly nutty with a slight sweetness similar to. raw scallops. the texture is smooth, wet and custard-like. while the flavor of uni isn't particularly strong or sharp, the combination of the briny ocean taste and creamy texture is definitely not for everyone. Written Jan 22, 2012 â¢ View Upvotes.