Why is it called prawn

The name of prawn is also called Oriental shrimp, which belongs to the genus Penaeus in the phylum Arthropoda. It is quite famous in China. It has very high nutritional value and contains high-quality protein. It is a famous traditional shrimp species in China. The reason why it is called prawn is not because it is one male and one female. The name of prawn has a long history. Eating some of it properly on a regular basis is good for your body.

Origin of the name: Prawns are not named because they often live in pairs of one male and one female. The name of prawns comes from the fact that they are large in size and in the past were often sold in pairs in northern markets. In the Huoqiying outside Haidian District in Beijing, there is a famous dish for entertaining guests. It is made with fresh shrimps, chicken, and more than 20 kinds of ingredients. It is commonly known as "braised prawns", but when it came to the palace, it had a more elegant name, called "matchmaker's self-matching". This is a Qing Dynasty court dish that is said to have originated from the Summer Palace. In the Qing Palace, this dish was served whenever palace maids entered or left the palace. It was passed down from generation to generation until it spread among the people and became a traditional delicacy in Manchu family cuisine.

Dry-roasted prawns Ingredients: 1000g prawns Seasoning: 25g ginger 25g shallot 15g cooking wine 2g MSG 10g salt 3g pepper 35g sesame oil 30g white sugar Prawns 1. Remove the roots of shallots, wash and cut into strips; 2. Wash and cut ginger into strips; 3. Remove the heads and whiskers of prawns, and remove the sand intestines; 4. Heat a wok, add a little sesame oil, and fry the prawns on both sides until they turn red;