Odorigui facts for kids
Odorigui (踊り食い) is a special way of eating seafood in Japanese cuisine. The name means "dancing eating." It describes eating seafood while it is still moving, or eating parts of an animal that are still twitching.
What is Odorigui?
Odorigui is a unique food experience. It involves eating seafood that shows movement. This movement might be the whole animal, or just parts of it. The idea is to enjoy the freshness of the food.
Animals Eaten in Odorigui
Many different sea creatures can be eaten this way. Some common examples include:
Animals that do not move much, like sea urchins, are usually not part of Odorigui. The key is the "dancing" or moving action.
A Famous Odorigui Dish
One well-known Odorigui dish is called Katsu ika odori-don. This name means "living squid dancing rice bowl."
Katsu Ika Odori-don
This dish uses a mostly whole squid. It is served over a bowl of rice. When soy sauce is poured over the squid, its muscles start to twitch and move. This creates a "dancing" effect. People who eat it enjoy seeing the fresh movements.
