Odori ebi facts for kids

Odori ebi (踊り海老/躍り海老, "dancing shrimp") is a special Japanese dish. It's a type of sushi or sashimi, which are traditional Japanese foods made with seafood.

Odori ebi is made with very fresh, small shrimp, often baby shrimp like Pandalus borealis or Marsupenaeus japonicus. The dish is prepared very quickly to make sure the shrimp are as fresh as possible when served. People usually dip the shrimp into a special sauce before eating them.

Sometimes, the shrimp are served whole. Other times, their shells are removed, and the head might be taken off. The heads and shells can even be quickly deep fried and served alongside the main dish.

It's important to remember that eating uncooked seafood, like the shrimp in Odori ebi, can sometimes have health risks. This is why it's always good to be careful and make sure food is prepared safely.