Kuruma-Ebi – [Sushi|Foodlore]

Description

Kuruma Ebi – (Japanese Tiger prawn.) – Hiragana: くるまえび, Katakana: クルマエビ, Kanji: 車海老

• About: A striped prawn known for its sweet-meaty flavor, and vibrant pinwheel like stripes; The name Kuruma means ‘wheel’ and was given to the shrimp because it turns a beautiful bright red, Its body bends into the shape of a wheel when boiled. in the old days when you where referring to “Ebi-sushi” this is the topping that came to mind! They are quite rare, so they’re considered a luxury dish, extremely expensive, in the US it can go for up to $130 per kilo!