Shrimp Umani is cooked shrimp, with heads still on, in strongly seasoned broth.  It is a part of Osechi Ryori, the traditional Japanese New Year feast.  There are a lot of kinds of dishes for Osechi, but Shrimp Umani is one of the main dishes while many other Osechi dishes are vegetables. Because of its bright red color and…
Shrimp Gyoza are Japanese dumplings filled with a flavorful mixture of shrimp and vegetables, wrapped in delicate gyoza wrappers, then pan-fried and steamed to perfection. Compared to classic pork gyoza, they have a lighter taste and a delightfully plump, bouncy texture. Dip them in a tangy sauce with a touch of chili oil for the…
Ebi Fry is Japanese fried shrimp. The shrimp is breaded with flour, egg, and Panko (bread crumbs), then deep fried. It is a very popular dish at many restaurants in Japan, from big chain family restrants to mom and pop’s small corner eateries. Although you may be able to find the dish more easily than some other Japanese food…
Tenmusu are Onigiri rice balls with shrimp Tempura as a filling. Onigiri is rice shaped by pressing firmly in your hands and forming into a ball or triangle, or some other kind of shape. Typical fillings are pickled plum (Umeboshi), dried bonito flakes with soy sauce (Okaka), or salted salmon. Tenmusu is something special, with Tempura shrimp and all. It’s kind…