Definition: Amaebi is sweet shrimp. Ama means sweet and ebi means shrimp in Japanese. Amaebi is known as a nigirizushi topping. Amaebi are also served as sashimi. Shells are removed, leaving tails. Dip amaebi in soy sauce to eat.
Amaebi - Japanese
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Amaebi Nigiri-zushi
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