Nishiki Rishiri Uni Medley Summer 200g

What is Nishiki Rishiri Uni?
Nishiki (錦) means brocade — the Japanese word for textiles woven from multiple colored threads. This is a Flower Basket Medley tray of Rishiri uni containing both varieties side by side: Murasaki (紫 / pale gold, larger pieces, creamy and rounded) and Bafun (馬糞 / deeper orange-yellow, smaller pieces, concentrated and intense). The two are arranged together rather than blended, so each spoonful can be eaten distinctly.

Rishiri uni feed exclusively on the kelp beds that grow around the island — the same Rishiri kombu that goes into top dashi. The summer harvest window is when this diet shows up most directly in both varieties: the sweetness (甘味 / amami) reaches its peak and the umami runs deep. The Nishiki tray exists for the moment when both lots are at peak — a single 200g portion lets you taste the two characters of Rishiri uni against each other, the creamy Murasaki and the concentrated Bafun, from the same waters at the same season.

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How to enjoy

Taste the two varieties separately first: Start with a piece of each, on its own — Murasaki for its silky, rounded sweetness; Bafun for its denser, more concentrated finish. The contrast is the point of the medley.

As nigiri or sashimi: Plate the two varieties on adjacent pieces of rice or alongside the fish — the visual contrast (pale gold vs deeper orange) doubles as a flavor preview.

For a small gathering or gift: The 200g format suits two to three people sharing, or as a thoughtfully presented gift for someone who appreciates uni. The flower basket arrangement holds visually when brought to the table.

Pairing notes — Junmai daiginjo or junmai sake, dry champagne. The medley reads especially well with a single cool sake across both varieties — the same glass shows how differently each uni meets the same wine.