lunch · dairy-free
Ebi no umani (simmered New Year shrimp)
Head-on shrimp briefly simmered in sweet soy and sake—osechi's wish for a long life.
- Time
- 20min
- Steps
- 5
Ingredients
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Contains wheat, soy, fish and crustacean shellfish.
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Method
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1
Devein shrimp through the back with a toothpick, leaving shells on; trim whiskers.
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2
Bring dashi, sake, mirin, sugar and soy to a boil.
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3
Add shrimp and simmer 2–3 minutes until red and the flesh is opaque.
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4
Remove shrimp, reduce the liquid by half.
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5
Return shrimp to the cooled liquid to soak; serve cold.
