Amaebi (JAPAN) 2L

 
Product : Amaebi (With Roe or Without Roe *Depends on season*)
Size : 2L (500GM/BOX)
PRODUCT OF HYOGO JAPAN
 
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Depending on season & availability, our Amaebi from Hyogo comes with roe or without roe. Please check with us for more information. 
 
Amaebi, or spot prawns, (colloquially known as sweet shrimp) are cold water northern shrimp known and named for their sweet taste. They are the only species of shrimp which are best enjoyed raw, as cooking them will rob them of their full sweetness. They are served on nigiri-zushi, or fingers of sushi rice, and often accompanied by their fried shells and heads.
 
The only time that it is best served cooked in Japanese cuisine is in their female form while bearing eggs, as the eggs lend a rich flavor to the dish. Fresh amaebi are clear and translucent. If they are turning pink and their tails are curling into their bodies, they are not as fresh as they should be. When purchasing Amaebi, look for blackness in the head as a warning sign that the meat is losing its firmness. The best quality Amaebi sushi will have little to no black spotting.