Odori ebi (踊り海老/躍り海老, "dancing shrimp") is a sushi delicacy of Japan, and a form of sashimi. The sushi contains baby shrimp that are still alive and able to move their legs and antennae while being eaten. The meal is prepared quickly to keep the shrimp alive, and when it is eaten the shrimp are usually dunked into sake so as to intoxicate the shrimp, then into a special dipping sauce, and finally quickly chewed to kill it.
| Place of origin | Japan |
|---|---|
| Associated cuisine | Japanese |
| Main ingredients | Shrimps |
| Ingredients generally used | Sake |
| Similar dishes | Drunken shrimp |
The shrimp can be served either whole or shelled with the head removed; the head and shell are sometimes quickly deep fried and served on the side.[1]
Consuming uncooked shellfish may be a serious health hazard due to the risk of paragonimiasis.[2]
See also
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- Ikizukuri, the preparation of sashimi from living animals
- Sannakji, raw octopus eaten in Korean cuisine
- Drunken shrimp, shrimp sometimes eaten alive in Chinese cuisine
References
edit- ^ "Odori Ebi". Cook's Info. Retrieved 29 June 2015.
- ^ "Paragonimiasis". Center for Global Health, U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). 13 October 2010. Archived from the original on 16 December 2013. Retrieved 6 September 2012.
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