Salmon Roe and Sea Urchin Decorated Sushi

Zeitaku means “extravagant.” Here sushi rice is completely covered with expensive ikura, salmon roe, and uni, sea urchin.

When you purchase the pickled salmon roe at a specialty shop or fish market, try to get those that look like orange pearls. Each roe should be shiny and plump with lots of juice; none should be broken or crushed.

As with all raw fish or cured items for sushi preparation, make sure that you purchase absolutely fresh, high-quality sea u