Sous Vide Sea Urchin (Uni): Temperature & Time Guide
Uni (sea urchin roe) is served raw for a reason — heat destroys it. But a very gentle sous vide warm-through makes it creamy and luxurious for warm pasta dishes.
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| Anova Precision Cooker 3.0 | A circulator with an on-device screen makes it easy to dial these exact temps without touching your phone — our top pick for precision cooking. | View → |
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Anova Precision Cooker 3.0
Editor’s PickA circulator with an on-device screen makes it easy to dial these exact temps without touching your phone — our top pick for precision cooking.
- + On-device temperature control
- + 1100W heats fast
- + Recipe library for temps
- − Premium price
- − Some app features paywalled
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Use one to verify your water bath and spot-check the finish — a $15 probe removes all guesswork.
- + Verifies actual temperature
- + Cheap insurance
- − Not needed if your circulator is accurate
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Buying advice
Keep uni in small pieces, seal gently with a tiny amount of butter (or nothing), cook at 125°F for 15 minutes max. Fold into pasta or risotto at the last second, off heat.
FAQ
What temperature for sous vide uni?
125°F (52°C) for 15 minutes — just warmed to creamy, never cooked.
Is this safe?
Treat it like raw seafood — buy sashimi-grade, keep cold, and serve immediately.
What's the best use?
Folded into buttered pasta or risotto at the very end — heat would kill the flavor.
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A circulator with an on-device screen makes it easy to dial these exact temps without touching your phone — our top pick for precision cooking.
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