
Salads & starters
Bōnņ (sea urchin salad)
A fresh, tangy salad in which sea urchin flesh is marinated in lime juice with onion. It has a delicate, iodine-like flavour and is perfect as a starter or appetiser.
Ingredients
Ingredients
Spices & seasoning
Optional extras
Instructions
- Open the sea urchins with scissors and carefully scoop out the orange flesh, avoiding the dark parts.
- Rinse the flesh quickly under cold water and drain it.
- Finely slice the red onion and the chilli, then cut the tomato into small dice.
- In a bowl, mix the lime juice with the onion and chilli and leave to marinate for 10 minutes.
- Add the sea urchin flesh, tomato and coriander, then season with salt and pepper.
- Mix gently and serve straight away, well chilled.
Variations and tips
Version with cucumber. Add diced cucumber for a crunchier, more refreshing salad.
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Original Ecomely recipe.

Marshall Islands
Marshall Islands
Marshall Islands
Marshall Islands
Marshall Islands
Marshall Islands
Marshall Islands
Marshall Islands