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Large fresh spot prawn sashimi 🦐 preparing and eating amaebi at home 🍣

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Sashimi

Cultural Context

Sashimi, originating from Japan, is a traditional dish featuring thinly sliced raw fish or seafood, often served with soy sauce and wasabi. It emphasizes the freshness and quality of the ingredients, reflecting the Japanese culinary philosophy of simplicity and seasonality. Today, sashimi is enjoyed worldwide, with variations including different types of fish and accompanying sauces.

JapaneseJPmain
15 min
easy
2 servings
Servings4
6 spot prawns (about 1 pound)
flour
soy sauce

fresh fish

🥗Healthier: sustainable seafood

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Canned tuna is more affordable and still offers good flavor.

wasabi

🥗Healthier: horseradish

💰Cheaper: yellow mustard

Horseradish mimics wasabi's heat at a lower cost.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: low-sodium soy sauce

💰Cheaper: tamari

Tamari is often less expensive and gluten-free.

pickled ginger

🥗Healthier: fresh ginger

💰Cheaper: sugar ginger

Fresh ginger provides a similar flavor without added sugar.

1

Dispatch the spot prawns by breaking the body off the head.

2

Rinse the prawns before preparing them.

3

Place the sashimi on ice while preparing the rest.

4

Peel the prawns, leaving the tail on if desired.

5

Cut the prawns into sashimi pieces.

6

Serve the sashimi with soy sauce for dipping.

7

Dry the remaining prawn heads and coat them in flour.

8

Deep fry the prawn heads until crispy.

Cooking Techniques

slicingarranging

Equipment Needed

cast iron skillet

Spice Level:

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Dietary

pescatarian

Allergens

fishshellfish

Also Known As

Sashimi刺身
Local Name: 刺身

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