🍱 Kyuuri to Kawa-Ebi no Nimono

River shrimp are bigclaw river shrimp. It is one of the specialties of Kochi Prefecture, taken from the Shimanto and Niyodo Rivers. This freshwater shrimp is about 9 cm long and is characterized by its long scissors, which are 1.5 times longer than its body length. The Shimanto River is inhabited mainly by two species of shrimp, the southern prawn and the Yamato prawn. Even today, the traditional fishing method "Shibazuke fishing", which takes advantage of the nocturnal nature of the fish, has been handed down. "Shibazuke fishing" is done using traps made of leafy bush branches and bamboos about one meter long. If the trap is left submerged at some depth near the mouth of the river for at least one day and night, the river shrimp will think it is a hiding place and take the trap. A long time ago, catching river shrimps in summer was a staple of children's river trips, and the shrimps became a side dish for dinner. The most common way to eat them is to take advantage of the flavor of the ingredients. Grilled or fried without peeling the skin, you can enjoy its crunchy texture and savory flavor. Another typical recipe is "Kyuuri to Kawa-Ebi no Nimono". It is said that "Kyuuri to Kawa-Ebi no Nimono" originated with fishermen who fished for river shrimp.