Shako Nigiri (Mantis Shrimp - Spring Rarity)
A recipe from Japan.
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Nutrition (per serving)
140Calories
25 gProtein
2 gSugar
350 mgSalt
Ingredients
- 20g Sushi rice
- 1 halved Boiled mantis shrimp tail
- orange eggs atop Roe sac
Method
- Boil live shako exactly 2 minutes, shock in ice water.
- Peel tail, halve lengthwise to reveal sweet meat.
- Carefully extract bright orange roe sac intact.
- Form rice mound.
- Place halved tail, crown with roe.
- Sweetest shrimp of spring – brief seasonal appearance.
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