Sea urchins are a delicacy in France: Would you try them?

Sea lovers know better than to step on a spiny urchin. But some consider urchins as a delicacy rather than a painful experience! In Europe, they are found in the Mediterranean Sea and along the Atlantic coast. In France, they are so popular that entire festivals are dedicated to these hedgehog-like sea creatures. Join us in Carry-le-Rouet, Southern France, to discover their unique taste and learn how to eat them! CHAPTERS 00:00 Would you try sea urchins? 00:20 The Sea Urchin Festival in Carry-le-Rouet 00:50 Meet the chef 01:04 Why and how to eat sea urchins 02:04 Where to find sea urchins and how to pick them 02:26 Are Sea urchins endangered? 03:23 Taste test 04:00 In the restaurant kitchen 04:14 How to open a sea urchin 05:08 How to prepare a dish with sea urchins CREDITS Report: Meggin Leigh Supervising editor: Jana Oertel Thumbnail Copyright: Getty Images #dweuromaxx #seafood #France ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Subscribe to DW Food: https://bit.ly/DWFood_Sub DW Food brings you the perfect blend of culinary trends, easy DIY recipes, exciting food secrets & a look behind the scenes of Europe’s culinary culture.