Tenaga-ebi (Freshwater prawns)
Fragrant and delightfully springy.

About Tenaga-ebi (Freshwater prawns)

A gift from Kochi’s clear rivers, kawāebi are caught in the Shimanto, Niyodo and other rivers from spring through summer. The males’ claws are so long that they can exceed the length of the body, giving the shrimp its name, tenaga-ebi (“long-arm shrimp”).

Deep-fried or simmered, they offer a richly savory flavor that evokes the beauty of the surrounding landscape with every bite. Caught using the traditional skills of river fishers, this bounty from the rivers is savored with gratitude for nature’s gifts—a longstanding part of Tosa’s food culture.

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