How to Catch and Eat Sea Urchins
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- Опубликовано: 28 июн 2015
- Tired of going to the restaurant to get your uni? This video answers the questions: What are sea urchins? What do you need to catch sea urchins? How do you catch sea urchins? How do you prepare sea urchins? And How do you eat sea urchins?
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Sea Urchins are small, spiny animals that live all across the world’s oceans. Where can you catch sea urchins? They can live in shallow or deep, hot or cold water-so you can find them pretty much anywhere. What do sea urchins eat? They feed on a wide range of foods: mussels, sea sponges, starfish are all fair game, but, the most wholesome sea urchin diet consists of algae.
They have spherical bodies covered with spines that, in some species can reach up to a foot in length. The spines are jointed at the root and assist in protection and movement. The urchin’s main mode of transport, though, are its hundreds of adhesive tube feet, radiating from around the bottom of it’s shell up to it’s mouth. The minority of sea urchin species are venomous and only one species, the innocuously named “Flower Urchin,” has been known to be deadly.
What you need to catch sea urchins:
The kit for catching sea urchins is extremely simple
1. Goggles: that one’s pretty self explanitory
2. Knife: really, anything hard and slender will work. You can use a screwdriver or even a spoon. Anything that can pry.
3. Bag. Something breathable or meshy works best. You want to be carrying the sea urchins with you, not water.
And that’s it! You need goggles, a knife and a bag and you’re ready to get amongst it!
How do you catch sea urchins?
Safety first. Depending on the location and types of the sea urchins you’re going after, this activity can be dangerous. Watch out for ocean currents that could take you over or into rocks and keep your knife sheathed or closed if you’re not using it. The spines of sea urchins themselves are not venomous but they can be painful if you don’t handle them gently. Gloves are a good addition to your kit if you have them.
Sea urchins are largely nocturnal so they hide in the crevices between rocks during the day. Once you spot one, swim down to it and push your implement underneath its body, then pry it off whatever it’s holding on to.
Some sea urchins are stuck on the rocks or in their crevices very strongly, and others aren’t! If one is stuck really tightly in a crevice, I find it best to move on, it’s not worth your energy and you don’t want to damage an animal that you are not going to eat. If you’re in a place with many sea urchins, you’ll be able to find an easier, more vulnerable one down the line.
You will pretty much never have need to cut the sea urchin, just get underneath of it, pry it off, and put it in your bag.
Once you’ve harvested enough to fill your bag or your stomach, you’re ready to prepare them to eat!
Preparing and Eating Sea Urchins
What we are after is the yellow/orange sea urchin roe, or eggs.
Sea Urchins, like all other organic matter, begin deteriorating as soon as they die, so you’ll want to prepare the urchins soon after they are out of the water.
Cutting a large, circular hole around the underside of the urchin is the best way to keep the edible part intact, but if you’re not as worried about presentation, I find it quickest and easiest to make two cuts into the shell of the urchin, allowing you to simply break it in half to retrieve the meat.
You can use a spoon to retrieve the edible, reproductive part of the animal, but I find that using your fingers can be more effective, especially because the roe quite delicate.
Across most of the world, sea urchins are eaten raw. In different countries, raw urchins are complimented by different ingredients: lemon, oil, soy sauce and wasabi are all used. In the mediterranian region, sea urchin is also used to flavor sauces. 
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You had me at "you don't want to damage an animal that you are not going to eat". Admirable.
#TheMoreYouKnow
This is soo sick.. Omg. So sick
Respect 🙏
Love the quality of the video, the voice over, and the background music! Everything was super informative and I really enjoyed watching. I'll have to try sea urchin sometime :)
what a video! I just appreciate the way you guys made it. so informative. love the sounds haha
Hey, great video! Thanks for sharing. Super informative.
Great video Max, I am going to show it to my Science class so they can learn about this invasive species (invasive in Tasmania). Very clear section on the science. Love your work!
Came here from the Martini video. This is absolutely intriguing , great informative voice over and camera work. Earned yourself a subscriber, excited to see what you put out in the future
Great video! Very well put together and very informative. Nice job.
+JACOB CORCORAN Thanks!
I'll definitely have to try this! Thanks for the video!
I absolutely love the quality of this video the camera is amazing and even the voice over it felt like i was watching a movie, Keep up the good work.
+Denald Tramp thanks so much! Just filmed with a gopro and mic'd with an iphone for the voiceover. Gotta love where technology is at these days!
Hanji Zoe x
go back to killing the titans
Thank you! I have been looking for this video for hours. How to actually catch them! Nice tips
what a video! I appreciate the way you guys making this video. and also the guy who speaking. very interesting. I hope I can find that in my country xoxo
I was just wondering how those are harvested, and up this came, good work!
Careful harvesting like these guys, trust me. There are sea urchins that look exactly like what you see on this video but have very sharp thin needles next to thicker needles. Here in the Island of Saipan they have very similar to what these guys are catching but dangerous to harvest with bare hands. Get a BBQ tong and you'll be safe.
Hey thanks very much. Will look out
How's the taste?
Metka Mendiola the one I tried was more sweet. I like it with spicy vinegar.
thanks for the video !!
haha your video work is great! thanks for the video!
using two spoons facing away from eachother then split it open at the mouth is the best way to open them
Very informative video, you've just earned a sub :)
Cheers!
just one more thing to add to your list of "things you need" you will need a fishing license depending on your state's fish and game laws.
Matthew Decker Thanks! You're absolutely right. www.reactiongifs.us/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/absolutely_right_zoolander.gif
I'm from Palau and it's the season now and did you know that after you catch a few live it in a cooler and the longer it is the thicker the meat will be but taste the same and with lemon juice! mmmhm... I'm drooling
Thank you for the gnarly video
This was so interesting.
Thank you for info
very helpful ! thx
Yay i love this! I actually try not to wash the sea water taste out because thats what makes it taste great. We call this Kina in my culture (new zealand) and it is a part of all our events
After splitting it using spoons of the opposite sides, shake out the guts of the urchin. It's better then scraping the unwanted pieces it comes out straight away.... Here we call them kinas in nz, and I love them. I could eat it everyday.
earned my subscription
Thanks! I live on the west coast of puerto rico and some places are littered with urchin. I'm def gonna try harvesting them!
Star Symmetric i'm from pr too! honestly didn't know there were so many urchins omg
u learn something new everyday
Hey Max, great video! It was very informative and straight to the point. I absolutely love uni and I was drooling on my keyboard watching this video hahah. I had a question - what area were you catching the sea urchins? It looks like somewhere in SoCal (SD perhaps?) but I may be wrong. It would be great if you could reply or send me a message, thanks!
Is there a certain season you have to go out, or are they a year long thing? The earliest I can go diving/fishing is in December(however it is in LA, which tends to stay the same year round so maybe it won't be too much of a factor)
Yes mate they are pest around most of the coastline of Australia and there is a company who harvest these wretched things and export a lot to places such Japan for example. This is of a very sustainable resource and helps keep down some of the damage they cause.
Great thanks!
You have given me the confidence to try some next time I get to the Greek Islands
Get in, Howard!
thanks for the video
+Ahmed Alhouti Thanks for watching!
Sweet video, and is that Bondi? I hope you post more content like this, it's super interesting
FaceOfChief Thanks very much! Yes, I've got a few more videos in the works. This was filmed in Bondi, yeah! I just moved to Auckland though. Plenty more to film here for sure. What else do you want to see?
MaxAdagio I honestly don't know what I WANT to see. I didn't think I wanted to see a video about Sea Urchins but this video was interesting and makes me wanna try it out! I think if you upcoming videos have the same amount of quality as this one, then you should fine.
you guys are awesome! post mkre please ¥😍
so far you the best way to open these outside of my country. but the way is to put the tip of the knife in where the teeth are press into it then press the knife down like you cutting a piece of tomato or what ever then twist. it will split into 2 halves then shake the shell so the gut come out then you have clean shell with the roe. scoop with a spoon and voila. Sorted
Sweet video love the song, I live in Puerto Rico, time to gank me some urchins
man they live up to 30 years unassumingly grazing kelps until some scooba diver comes along and pop them open xD
tough life
these are so nice my favourite seafood
I have never eaten one how do they taste?
you can eat everything inside, but it is an acquired taste, two spoons facing opposite and then pushed in the mouth side, then you can separate with them.
cooooool
FYI, in my hometown (Bali) we have a good tips to pull out the sea urchin needle, if its embedded to deep in your flesh or skin. Just drench the area where the needles stuck, with your own pee. In several minutes the needles will pull out itself. Its 100% work. But idk why though. My grandpa said that it was a magic hahah. Sory for broken english
Somehow..its a myth. But guess what..it works for me too. Lol!
looks so cute sea urchine
I was at the Belize reef a week ago and nearly walked on 2 of these.
It taste really good for people who likes seafood.
Where is this
How does sea urchin taste?
whats the name of the song
Is it good?
Can someone please tell me the first song that plays? I have been looking for it FOREVER and I would seriously appreciate it.
It's called "Local Forecast - Elevator version" you can find it on royalty free sites.
Dude, thank you SO much. Seriously, thank you.
Are all of them edible?
where is this?
Thanks for the great video. How can you not get poked by those huge spines? I'm in Curacao and I see them in certain beaches but I'm afraid that if I try to grab them with my hand I'll get a spine stuck in my hand. Are their certain sea urchins that you should not try to grab? The ones out here are black with different size spines depending on the size of the sea urchin.
The spines are actually not very sharp for the species here in New South Wales, AU. As long as you are gentle, you won't get stuck with one. Other species can be sharper. I don't think there are any venomous ones around you mate, but it's worth more research. If that is the case, then get some diving gloves (or gardening gloves if you're on a budget) and have a go--gently.
@@MaxAdagio thank you very much!
Are there instances you get pricked by the sea urchins?
Hey max, is this dee why or freshwater? Thanks mate
Bondi my man!
Thanks mate
What's the song
How do you not get pricked? Trying to catch it in the water, cracking it open...
Common urchins in Australia are not as sharp as you think they are. You just need to handle them gently.
I need to know the name of the song
Are all sea urchins edible or only female? How can you tell?
Can all the type of Sea Urchin eaten?
*Sorry for my bad english. 🙏
never tried sea urchins but the are probably good
The fresher the better
Wow, I've always wanted to try catching and preparing Sea Urchins, but I'm not a big fan of raw stuff. Can anyone give me advice on how to cook the Urchin? Like maybe a soup or burrito?
+Suzanne Stanton they are great in sauces! I like making pasta sauces with them. A simple google search will render some good recipes!
you just grab them? They're not sharp on the spikes?
cool video man! Although, during the voice over bits, id consider muting the audio for the water as its kinda grating, my humble opinion. Great Video though :)
***** Thanks for the feedback! I like having some of the natural sounds present, but it sounds (literally) like I need to tone them down a bit.
I always thought they were sharp like a hypodermic needle
That was Team Zissou-tastic.
how can he breathe in that much time??
Wish i lived near an ocean and liked eating seafood seems like kind of an adventure but they just taste so fucking horrible
How does he catch it without getting stung?
+Zeynep Kmo Just handle them gently, the spines aren't super sharp so, if you're careful to not put too much pressure on them, you won't get hurt.
The spines arent venemous and they are about as sharp as a toothpick. As long as you dont grab it super hard and just lightly pick it up they dont stab you. The only time ive seen someone actually get sea urchin spines in them was in shallow water they jumped in and landed directly onto one
dont understand people who eat with soya sauce...first wash and rinse sea water off and then dip in liquid salt...its weird to a kiwi. We love them on the beach or on some fry bread with butter.........YUUUUUUUUUUUUUM
Why am I watching this...
I'm thinking the exact same thing
All I need is a bucket and a stick
Wait sea urchins have tiny needles in the mist how did he just pick it up
Withought getting stung
They don't sting you!
Oarang nakakatakot gumagalaw hehe
All you need is goggles, knife and bag…..and a tidal fishing license! Different from a freshwater fishing license.
"Kap sum syurchin"
it just looks like you're eating the ocean lol the taste is so special
How to kidnapp you need a knife a gun and a bag
Japanese way is the best way
nvm
can any urchin be eaten?
I am not sure if there are any kinds that have poisonous meat, but there are some kinds that have venomous spines.
Ok thanks for the info.
I live on a tropical island and it is abundant here. Thought I might try it.
Ask a fisherman or restaurant before eating. Just be careful!
MaxAdagio yes I will
thanks again :)
was that blood
Are they alive or dead
i catch them with my bear hands here i``n greece you dont need knife
We don't use knives either (New Zealand) just use your hands😊
You should get a snooba not scuba.. Tank
spykes gonna get what he deserves
They don't live up to 30 years. They live at least 30 years. They have been recorded to live over 200 years old.
moari will eat all inside except teeth we ave big ones we can eat a whole sack
I would consider this sushi. NOT to be eaten with chopsticks!!!
DJ Mindchime Sushi is only Sushi if there is vinegared rice involved.
DJ Mindchime Don't tell me how to live my life ;(
Why not? Everyone else in this world is doing it, telling everyone else how to live their lives. I can't remain as the odd one out anymore, I have no friends then.
DJ Mindchime no, the best way is to eat it as sashimi. NOT tobe dipped the whole flesh into the soya
I didnt know you cuold eat urchin
they were dangerous to touch do not use bare hands to catch them there were so many like this in our place we eat them but were afraid to catch them
I hate everything?
I think it is an interesting video,but I cant help but feel sorry for these little guys.I did not know they could live so long and yes I know they are being harvested for food,its just sad to me to see any creature die.
well that's life
+lisa houston They don't have brains. Hippie
lisa houston they can't feel pain.
Tiny brain hippie lol
*you're....looks like you have the tiny brain.
can you survive in the water without air in the water maybe that man can
you forgot gloves?
is it true what they say. tast like psy
that made me so dizzy
So... When you stab them, they won't harm you?