A CLOSER LOOK
How to recognize it
Shellfish with a segmented shell and tail; peeled flesh is used whole or chopped in dim sum.
In the kitchen
Har gow, siu mai and rice-roll filling.
Sold shell-on, head-on, peeled or butterflied, in different sizes.
Ask about this ingredient
这道菜里有蝦吗？
Does this dish contain Shrimp?
A few dishes to explore
These examples use this ingredient in typical or optional preparations. Open the dish to see the distinction; a restaurant’s recipe can differ.
