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Sakura Ebi

Trails to Tsukiji · Season 2017 · Episode 12
Sakura-ebi is a tiny shrimp found only in Suruga Bay at the foot of Mt. Fuji. The shrimp, which has been called "the ruby of the sea", is just 4 centimeters long but packed with umami and a sweet fragrance, and is a spring treat in Japan. Join us and discover how fishermen and conservationists work to fish sakura-ebi sustainably, and how it is eaten in a variety of delicious springtime recipes.

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Season
2017
Episode
12
Air Date
21/Jun/2017
Air Time
16:30
Runtime
30 min

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Sakura-ebi is a tiny shrimp found only in Suruga Bay at the foot of Mt. Fuji. The shrimp, which has been called "the ruby of the sea", is just 4 centimeters long but packed with umami and a sweet fragrance, and is a spring treat in Japan. Join us and discover how fishermen and conservationists work to fish sakura-ebi sustainably, and how it is eaten in a variety of delicious springtime recipes.

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