{"product_id":"marukai-uni-hishio-sea-urchin-sauce-390g","title":"MARUKAI Uni Hishio Sea Urchin Sauce, 390g","description":"\u003cp\u003eMarukai Uni Hishio is a Japanese seasoning sauce made with real sea urchin and carefully aged and fermented for approximately three months. It delivers the rich, savoury character of uni in a convenient, ready-to-use format, bringing concentrated seafood umami to both Japanese and Western preparations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProduced in Fukui Prefecture, Japan, this versatile sauce can be used directly as a finishing condiment or incorporated into pasta, risotto, dressings and composed sauces. Its smooth consistency also makes it easy to blend with cream, milk, butter or other seasonings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat Is Uni Hishio?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eUni\u003c\/em\u003e is the Japanese word for sea urchin, while \u003cem\u003ehishio\u003c\/em\u003e refers to a traditional fermented seasoning. Unlike products commonly described as “sea urchin soy sauce,” Marukai Uni Hishio does not contain soy sauce. It is a sea urchin-based seasoning sauce developed to capture the ingredient’s characteristic flavour and umami.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe sea urchin is aged and fermented for approximately three months, developing greater depth and a rounded savoury character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFlavour \u0026amp; Texture\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUni Hishio has a concentrated sea urchin flavour with pronounced seafood umami, balanced saltiness and gentle sweetness. Its smooth, moderately thick consistency is more substantial than conventional fish sauce, allowing it to coat pasta, rice and seafood evenly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShake the bottle well before each use. The sauce is ready to use directly and does not need to be diluted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor an easy uni cream sauce, gently heat Uni Hishio with cream or milk, then toss with freshly cooked pasta. It can also be added gradually to other preparations as a seasoning, allowing the desired intensity and saltiness to be adjusted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCulinary Applications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUni cream pasta and seafood pasta\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRisotto, fried rice and rice bowls\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSashimi, particularly squid\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrilled fish, shellfish and other seafood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTamago kake gohan and egg dishes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSalad and seafood dressings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSauces for French and contemporary cuisine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrilled or steamed vegetables\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Highlights\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade with real sea urchin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAged and fermented for approximately three months\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRich, concentrated seafood umami\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmooth, pourable consistency\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReady to use without dilution\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for Japanese and Western cuisine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade in Fukui Prefecture, Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e390g glass bottle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIngredients\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSea urchin, sugar, salt, onion, seasoning (amino acids, etc.), pH regulator, polysaccharide thickeners, spices, paprika.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eStorage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStore unopened in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight, high temperatures and humidity. Shake well before use. After opening, refrigerate at 10°C or below.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOrigin\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade in Fukui Prefecture, Japan, using sea urchin sourced from Chile.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Marukai","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48850929451252,"sku":null,"price":42.5,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1260\/2953\/files\/MARUKAIUniHishioSeaUrchinSauce_390g1.jpg?v=1783903654","url":"https:\/\/supplies.gusta.ca\/products\/marukai-uni-hishio-sea-urchin-sauce-390g","provider":"Gusta Supplies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}