Maruhide is the premier uni processor in the United States trusted by Michelin chefs, fine restaurants, and other distributors.

Maruhide is the premier uni processor in the United States trusted by Michelin chefs, fine restaurants,and other distributors.

Sauteed Mushrooms with Uni Butter (Serves 4)

INGREDIENTS:

Maruhide Uni Butter   1 pack (70g)

Fresh Uni   4 T (50g)

Mushrooms   1 ¼ C (300g)

*We used for this recipe: Lion's Mane, Maitake, and King Oyster

Scallops   6 ea. (20/30 size)

Fuyu Persimmon     2 ea. (Medium)

Sugar     3 ½ tsp (15g) or 10% of Persimmons by weight*

*This is not necessary if the persimmons are ripe and sweet

Italian Parsley   2 tsp (10g)

Rosemary   ¼ tsp (1g)

Salt   2 pinch

Cooked Rice   2/3 C to 1 C (50 to 100g), dehydrated overnight, then fried to make crispy.

STEP:

1) To make crispy rice. Take some cooked rice (any left over from a dinner is perfect) and dehydrate it in an oven overnight or 4-5 hours at 145°F. Heat a small pot of oil on Medium to Medium High, to 350° F. In small batches, gently deep fry rice. It should puff up within 10 seconds. When rice floats, remove from oil and drain on paper towels. Set aside to cool.

2) Gently clean mushrooms of any dirt or debris. Cut off the tough bottoms then slice or tear them apart by hand.

3) Cut each scallop in half.

4) Chop Italian parsley and rosemary.

5) Cut persimmons into small bite size pieces. Sprinkle with sugar and let it sit.

6) Place the Uni butter in a pan on medium heat. Once the butter is melted and hot, add the mushrooms and toss briefly to coat them, then let cook untouched 5-6 min.

7) When water comes out of mushrooms, flip them and add scallops in the same pan. Let cook for 5-6 minutes while occasionally flipping both mushrooms and scallops so that each piece gets a nice sear on both sides.

7) Once cooked through, add Italian parsley, rosemary, and mix everything in the pan. Season with 2 pinches of salt.

8) Turn off the heat, mix in fresh Uni, crispy rice and Persimmons before serving.

The Legacy Continues

Hideo Kawamura founded Maruhide Marine Products in 1975. He came to the United States with only $400 in his pocket but with a humble dream to make a name for himself. Hideo started working in the kitchen as a dishwasher, staff, and bartender. One day, he saw sea urchin being thrown away and saw a business opportunity.

Determined, he looked for investors and started Maruhide Marine Products. Our company started as a small factory uni processor in Long Beach, California. He saw everyone in the United States working 8 hours a day. As a foreigner, he had a mindset of working twice as many hours in order to succeed. Hideo believed in only selling the best uni he could get his hands on. His resilience and dedication to his craft allowed MMP to become the most successful uni factory in the United States today. Today, our factory is over 10 times the size, and we had tremendous growth.

Sea urchin was Hideo’s heart and soul, and his legacy continues. His family is dedicated into preserving the original business model trusted by the culinary community, that uni should be cracked, packed, and shipped on the same day to ensure freshness.

Our Mission

Maruhide exists not only to celebrate his legacy, but also to build the company for our future generations. We hope to connect people and bridge communities through delicious food experiences. We’re here to give back to our community, which allowed us to live the American Dream and support our family.

There is a Japanese adage, Go-en, which means serendipitous encounters that result in long and meaningful relationships. We hope our products bring people together at the dinner table and bring you a moment of happiness.