Spiny Lobster · 伊勢海老 (いせえび)

The armored celebration lobster of Ise — raw, the tail is translucent pearl with a dense, sweet snap that turns creamy as it warms on the rice.

Iseebi stands in for longevity at the New Year table — the bent back and long whiskers read as an old sage, and the price reads accordingly.

Category: ebikani · Season: winter (peak Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan) · Origin: Japan (Ise-Shima), Chiba

Preparations

Sashimi 刺身 · Nigiri 握り