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Medium 40 min~510 kcal 8/10
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Uni Gunkan
Fresh sea urchin sits in a nori-wrapped cup of seasoned rice for a creamy, briny sushi bite.
Hard⏱️ 1 hr 15 min📖 1 min readServes 2~320 kcal🇯🇵 Japanese🌍 Full translation
45 min prep 20 min cook 10 min rest
- #High Protein
- #For Guests
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Timeline
Total 1 h 15 min- Prep45 min
- Resting/Marinating10 min
- Cooking20 min
Ingredients
2 servings
Quick:
For the sushi rice
- 1.5 su bardağı(~300 ml) Nishiki or Koshihikari short-grain rice
- 1.5 su bardağı(~300 ml) Water
- 4 yemek kaşığı(~60 ml) Rice vinegar
- 2 yemek kaşığı(~30 ml) Granulated sugar
- 1 çay kaşığı(~5 ml) Salt
For the topping
- 120 gr Fresh uni sea urchin
For the rolls
- 2 yaprak Nori
For serving
- 1 yemek kaşığı(~15 ml) Soy sauce
- 30 gr Pickled ginger
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Instructions
- 1
Rinse the rice until the water clears and drain it for 20 minutes.
20 min20:00 - 2
Cook the rice and let it rest, covered.
10 min10:00 - 3
Fold vinegar, sugar and salt into the hot rice.
- 4
Cut the nori into 3 cm strips.
- 5
Make oval rice bases and wrap each one with nori.
- 6
Seal the join with a grain of rice and leave the top hollow.
- 7
Set the uni on top without crushing it and serve with pickled ginger and a little soy sauce.
💡 Tip: Lifting uni without crushing it keeps the top of the gunkan smooth and glossy.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve without wasabi, using only a little soy sauce and pickled ginger.
Nutrition (per serving)
~320
kcal calories
17
g protein
44
g carbs
9
g fat
Protein 21%Carbs 54%Fat 25%
GI 57 · Medium GIGL 25 · High GL
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
This recipe may contain allergens
- Seafood
- Soy
Allergens are derived automatically from the ingredient list, covering the main groups of the EU-14 food allergen standard (gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, seafood, sesame, celery, mustard). Cross-contamination (shared kitchen equipment, shared surfaces) isn't tracked, if you have a serious allergy, review the full ingredient list yourself and ask about preparation.
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FAQ
How many servings does Uni Gunkan make?
This recipe serves 2.How long does Uni Gunkan take?
Prep 45 minutes, cooking 20 minutes, including 10 minutes of passive resting; 75 minutes in total.Is Uni Gunkan difficult?
This recipe is rated hard.How many calories does Uni Gunkan have?
Approximately 320 kcal per serving. Protein: 17g, carbs: 44g, fat: 9g.Which allergens does Uni Gunkan contain?
This recipe contains Seafood, Soy. Check it against your dietary needs.Which cuisine does Uni Gunkan belong to?
This recipe belongs to Japanese cuisine.How many ingredients does Uni Gunkan need?
This recipe needs 9 ingredients.
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