SMOKED UNI(Sea Urchin) I Was Not Expecting That | Coastal Foraging
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 5 ก.พ. 2025
- Harvesting Purple Urchin on the California coast. Shout out to IG@Coasty_kidds for the inspiration
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Can we all just take a moment to appreciate the editing on this?! That attention to detail though... 1:41. Banger episodes!
You like that tail feather on beat? LOL
Thanks Corey!
@@OutdoorChefLife creativity to the max. Maybe you should be a music producer as well lol
Outdoor Chef Life That tail wagging to the beat was awesome!
Ha! I didnt even catch that the 1st time!
Seriously this was just a pleasure to watch
love how the flavor just knocked u back man. expecting to see some smoked uni tacos or sushi rolls in the near future!
Really did! For sure!!
@@OutdoorChefLife i will give it a try.. better be good like your expression. lol
That’s the joy of cooking right there take chances go with your instincts...congrats on your 33” salmon btw
I'm happy to hear and see that your not only foraging uni but also introducing your viewers to collect purple uni to save other sources of food!
Just don't be greedy! We're not the only species that like uni 😁 I'd like to hear more about sustainable foraging practices in future episodes.
@@jamesbroderick5311 Don't be greedy? The population of purple uni have been increasing drastically every year. People should be greedy lmao.
Tan Tian Wei they also have been killing kelp forests!
@@jamesbroderick5311 One of the few things we CAN be greedy with.... they're overpopulated, reproduce OBSCENLY fast and they destroy their own biome if left unchecked.
win win here, we get delicious Uni and we keep the biome balanced for our other neighbors
Urchin POV camera and cool drone footage was a nice addition to the always interesting content.
Superb editing. Esp the underwater view while foraging the uni & the eagle eye shot. 👏👍👏👍
I don't think I've seen him endorse a food so hard before. I thought he loved crab ramen...but he really loves smoked uni.
Happy Taku Tuesday everyone 😎
LOL You're the first, dude....😊
It's Wednesday
@@noctus1409 hell yea bro been commenting "Taku Tuesday " every Tuesday since he said it last year haha
@@cryptofacejr.3085 Not over here bro
Magnus Carlsen Jr. it’s still Tuesday for some of us... Wednesday for others 🤗
I love this video. Purple urchins have created havoc in our coast. Time to forage for urchins and smoke them. I think it would be awesome on rolls too. Can't wait to try this.
Sounds like a fantastic treat. Probably some folks will try this before attempting the pure raw style. For a fresher and more juicy smoked uni try using a smaller burning charcoal amount
(this will not dehydrate the uni or overcook them) because of the reduced heat. The other method would be to funnel the smoke through longer aluminum vent even not within the same fire pit area.
The idea being that you will still get all the smoke you want without the cooking heat. Totally something I want to try. Outstanding idea! Roy
You have become a true TH-cam master ..been watching your channel since you started...Great video...
That's cool we love kina in New Zealand we love watching out door chefs life 😀
Realest and most aesthetic channel in the yt outdoor world for sure! You rock bro! Greets from Germany
Great filmwork. Luv the idea too....for indirect smoking a sprinkle of bagged fresh brown sugar works well to prevent drying out.
Thanks for getting Purple Urchin! They're decimating kelp forests so taking them helps our environment!
including the opening scenes through the finish, this was your best video yet. it was polished and at the same time raw. as good as any youtube video I've seen in a while. great job and hope you continue with this format
I still comeback to this vid and get stuck replaying the intro B-Roll shots. AMAZING
Wow your reaction was priceless.. I am definitely going uni smoking with that stamp of approval from both of you. Thanks for sharing. Peace from the North Oregon coast
Nice underwater footage! Beautiful scenery! It is interesting to see the comparison of the color of the uni color.
Knife is life mate ! Stay safe and keep your knives sharpen ! :) I like the misuc you use in your videos !
I love the always relaxing music.... I enjoy your videos immensely...!!!!
Your reaction to smoked uni makes think that somewhere a Japanese sushi chef is adding it to their omakase 😉
Already, by the first minute, I can tell this video is going to have lots and lots of quality... always a treat to watch Taku’s videos
Lofi chill beats, beautiful visuals, foraging shit and getting your own food, being one with nature. This is therapeutic.
Thx for your uni videos. Always mouth watering. I love love uni.
Just curious, why would anyone give thumbs down? All he is doing is harvesting an almost predatory creature and turning it into a delicious food item. Trolls...
Some people just so negative mind that all they wanna do is negative thing.
Believe it or not, there are people that have nothing else in their lives so they just go on the internet and spread hate.
Or it could just be bots
Vegans
Maybe vegans or vegetarians... some people are just not ok at all with the fact, that still many people eat animals... But then they have nothing to do in a youtube channel like this... And then theres some people who just dislike randomly.
Ur music and scenery shots are top notch. Great video, stay safe
I knew you were going to be shocked about smoked uni. From your uni videos, you were loving it. I've never ate uni, but one of these days, I will!
I really enjoyed the 10-20 minutes videos instead of 30-50 minutes videos. Keep it up 👍
I love that we’re all right there with you as you try new foods for the first time together. 10 stars Taku!!
I love it that your personality is starting to come out more. You started out shy but I like this you much more.
I am a fisherman from the reservation in New Mexico, No where near the ocean and Tacu is my favorite chef. 🤙🏽🤙🏽 Respect bro
Loved this vlog! The camera work, the reaction to the beautifully smoked kina and the reference to home....Kia ora!!
That's awesome! You can tell you really enjoyed it and at the same time, those wheels were turning trying to think of how to make it better! :D Love the videos and the enthusiasm!
I’ve had a really bad day or so.... was so happy to see a new video from you. It helps me take my mind off things and relax. I also am peeping an upgrade in the quality of your videos. I love how the camera was underwater and you could see you from above the water. Very cool! Much love from Maryland!!
Hope your day gets better!!
Thanks Taku!! You guys are the best
I really love your expression at the taste of the smoked uni. This is my first time seeing this dish. Back on my younger days...18 years ago, we used to camp in Mendocino where we free dive for abalone, and we used uni to top our congee. I also used to dive in So Cal and purple uni are in abundance. Many thank and Great video!
Getting more fun with the camera work and editing, nice work! I have all kinds of rockfish and uni plans when I move back to Santa Cruz in September thanks to this channel.
Looked so good..... That taste you got was not what I thought it would be
i need to try it now!!!! never hear you give so much wow to any of your foods and Jocelyn gave me the confirmation too
Definitely one of the best lowkey channels out there. You are a very genuine guy and are genuinely excited to do what you do. It’s great to see someone’s excitement inspire excitement in others. Keep doing you ALWAYS. No matter what people say.
Great editing and the food looked wonderful. A tip for your up coming smoking, don't soak the wood chips in water, since it can cause it to give a bitter taste to the food. Instead use a bigger peace of wood in the grill. 😃
the editing at 3:30 - 4:00 is amazing
Wow very impressive! That sea urchin is beautiful! Never had one in my life! 🙏💜😁
Thank you for these uploads. It really helps my work week be less stressful.
Taku, the uni master at work again bring the tastiest videos to life.
Right on Taku. That is a sweet video, drone footage is sick. Cheers to you and Jocelyn!🍻🤙
You're a legend for sharing the tide shart too. Way to pay it forward, Sensei!
I love the camera work on this one. Editing and just atmospheric shots are so well put together and you really see the love and respect you have for the coast. Plus, the meal looks hella good as always
The cinematography is so stunning! The montage with the music was perfect.. so calming 😍
Good on you Chef for foraging and showing cooking technique its an uplifting hope for us chefs out there trying to survive this pandemic BS. And when "Takus Takeaway" 🤔...opens im coming to get what ever you got on the menu that day! Thank you Chef❤🤘🤙
I am a new viewer and addicted to your channel. I can't fish the ocean as I live in Vegas but as a kid I fished Halfmoon Bay and lived in Fremont CA. Great content 👍 keep up the good work. You have me hooked, fish on!!!
I grew up in Hawaii and as a kid fished because I was hungry, but I also spent endless time just hanging out, finding shells, swimming and surfing and bodysurfing, honestly the ocean was like my living room.
Hey Taku, I was wondering if you have ever been fishing in the Trinity River or possibly Crescent City. Near Weaverville my dad has a great spot that few people know about and years ago we did great fishing for king and silver salmon as well as steelhead. It's been hard luck for some years now but if it's a good fall run I'll be there and who knows, I would love a catch and cook and let you in on the family secret spot and technique for spawning river salmon.
Do you ever go hunting ,that might be interested for you to make episode of camp and cook and get some new followers, possibly through a sponsored gide.
Love watching you guys.
cinematography is on point!
Knife is life mate ! Stay safe and keep your knives sharpen ! :)
Love the underwater shots!
Love all the cinematic shots
Hey Aku, another great grab and cook I gotta try. One suggestion for your low tide scrambles is trying (I have no association with) XTRA TUF neoprene boots. A bit spendy but waaaaay comfy and grippy and durable.
the music and video are really nice combo, thanks
Love the effort that goes into making these videos. The edit from the sea urchin's perspective 👌
Really amazing filming skills you have awesome eye and the foood ooooh my mouths watering
We always smoke our uni in Fiji...it is firm and so rich when smoked. Goes well with herbs and bit of lemon and pepper.
Im from Oahu and will be doing this in the next week forsure. Thank you Taku for such a great idea! Always love the videos.
Your editing skills are flawless nice transitions and music💯💯
Love the underwater camera. Keep it up my buddy.🍣🍋🦀🍜🦈🌶😝🦐🧄🐙🍃🦪🍚🦑
Smoked Uni is on my list now! Must try! Taku, your footage just keeps getting better and better! Reminds me of Daniels style of filming. Have you met Jun of More than fishing yet? I’d love to see the two of you paired up!
The production quality has improved so much! What a joy to watch
I've been watching your videos for about 9 months and the quality of the filming and music, just your whole production has gotten so clean. The drone is fun to see and you have definitely inspired me to get back to fishing. As soon as covid does down 😭
Wow man, your video footage of bay wildlife is spectacular! I felt like I was watching a nature show! Well done sir
Wow some of those clips were really just awesome
A man who can provide and prepare 😍
The lofi is a great touch man.
I FREAKING LOVE YOUR FORAGING VIDEOS
Good content and will be doing likewise to future unis I forage.. Thank you... You guys stay safe and God bless.
This one earned my subscription, I love smoked fish and seafoods, all I gotta do is figure out how to get to California more often.
Smoked urchin was my Lola's (Filipino for Grandmother) favorite way in eating urchins that me and my cousins gather from the sea when we were kids.
Very interesting Taku. I do a lot of smoking but what helps me from fish or meats from getting dry is to place a small metal bowl of water over or near your flame. The condensation helps keep it moist. I might have to buy uni from a local market and try it. Thanks for the inspiration bro
I love the cinematography! Stay safe and keep it up man 😁!
Looks AWESOME!!!
I give ALL your videos a 👍🏻 before I even watch them cuz I know theyre gonna be good
I had uni under olive oil in Crete a number of years ago, I've made it at home, and it was good. Period. Recently found uni, sans the shell, at our large Korean market here in Atlanta. I can't get sea water here, but will try to make a dilution with European Celtic coarse salt, and give the smoking a try! Your sushi rice recipe made a huge impression here 2 weeks ago, and I never dreamed of making my own sushi. (You forgot to mention, the prepared sushi rice HAS to cool completely, otherwise, well, you know. Thank you, you are rapidly becoming one of my favorite Covid chefs during these days of home imprisonment. Best wishes from Atlanta, Dr H
You should revamp one of your first videos and make a smoked uni pasta cuz that sounds so good. Luv the vids and hope you can visit Maui again soon 🌺Aloha🌺🤙🏾
Nice job,I cold smoked uni many years ago when I was in my Alice Waters phase. I didn't smoke them as long but it's wonderful. Cold smoke and seafood is da bomb. Keep up the good work.
um, the filming and editing of this is amazing!
Looks sooo good. I will definitely have to try. Thanks for the vid.
There is nothing in food that conveys the spirit and soul of the sea like Uni.
As a person who's cooked a lot of food for people I love seeing y9ur excitement and your gears turning thinking of all the ways you could serve smoked uni.
Imagine just being able to go outside and harvest this deliciousness... wow. 🤩
Love how they are getting better in filming technieks
Commenting to help the algorithm! Blessings to you both! Your friend in Oregon, Trina
That looks amazing! What kind of smoking chips did you use? Different woods impart a different taste. I agree that the saltwater in the shell helps. Try using a spray bottle to spritz the uni while you're smoking to keep it moist. Maybe a little sake in the water? Great video! I'll have to try that.
Looks amazing Taku! I will be looking out for uni in the gulf coast! 😋
That looks really good. Soon as I get to the ocean I'm going to collect some. Two thumbs up
Love your videos! A tip on smoking, never use wet chips. There's no benefit, it just creates steam and then they burn. What you need to do is limit the oxygen to the chips so they can't burn, they can only smoke. You can buy smoker boxes or bags, but you can also make a little envelope out of aluminum foil and poke a few holes and that works too.
Just discovered your channel and I'm hooked! I binged all your videos all night lol. Your videos quality definitely improved. Keep it up!
Nice edit at 4:00, good to see you truing to do more things with these videos. Keep up the good work.
Loved the editing on this video making us feel like a uni being harvested by Taku lol! Great job and my God that smoked uni looked amazing!
What a great idea! Can’t wait to try 🌟 my mind is racing ... thinking eggs Benedict w smoked uni
Video quality and filming in this is sooo good 👌🏼👌🏼
Mean as vid bro, we get heaps of these in New Zealand, we call them Kina, when you make it over here look me up, I got a some awesome fishing and diving spots real close to home, can take you on some missions. Cheer!!! Josh James
I like the background music while featuring the coastal area. I remembered this is the same style I discover your channel. 👌
Taku everytime you post a video, you make my day better
Why thumbs down? Such an amazing cook and the most delicious seafood on this earth!🤩🤩🤩😋😋😋🇹🇴CHCH NZ .😍😍😍
best catch n cooks by far u killed this one