Uni, or sea urchin roe, is at once delicate and incredibly rich. I like this preparation because the chive and radish offer a bit of bite and cut some of that richness, while the lemon and cucumber contribute a breezy freshness. Because the portions are small, make sure you cut the vegetables into a very fine, uniform dice. This would make a very elegant passed appetizer at a cocktail party. You can find fresh uni packaged in trays at Asian markets.
Recipe information
Yield
makes about 25 spoons
Ingredients
Preparation
Gently separate the individual uni sacs and place on a decorative spoon (Chinese soup spoons make a fun presentation). Gently combine the cucumber, radish, lemon juice, olive oil, and chives and spoon a bit of the dressed vegetables over the top of each spoon. Serve immediately.
