Flying Shrimp are a close relative to the shrimp that fill the rivers and lakes of the Naakiwan Downs.
Description[edit | edit source]
A shrimp that can fly. They have a pair of fins on their body above their legs that can be maneuvered like wings, and another pair of fins along their tail. They are partial to eating roasted Carapace Yam.[1] When the shrimp are freshly removed from their shells, their inner bodies are clear enough to almost see through.[2] The fins can also be cooked and eaten-- and whether to add lemon juice or not for added flavor is a hotly debated topic.[3]
History[edit | edit source]
Olruggio pulled up a wooden trap full of Flying Shrimp from a lake near Qifrey's Atelier by using roasted carapace yam for bait, which Qifrey later used to make Witch Hat Dumplings for dinner.[1] In a bonus chapter, Qifrey deep-fries the leftover Flying Shrimp fins for a late-night snack for him and Olruggio, but unintentionally sparks a debate when he squeezes lemon over them before Olruggio has a chance to try them without it.[3]
Gallery[edit | edit source]
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The lake and fishing method Olruggio and Qifrey use to fish for Flying Shrimp.
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The cylindrical trap for catching Flying Shrimp. Made of many sticks banded together.
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A basket full of Flying Shrimp, and a closer look at the trap to catch them.
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Flying Shrimp shelled and rinsed. The fins are also edible.
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Deep-fried Flying Shrimp fins and the lemon juice debacle.
Notes[edit | edit source]
- Deep-fried Flying Shrimp fins (and whether or not to add lemon juice to it) may be a reference to the real-world Japanese fried chicken からあげ Kara'age and its similar debate of whether and when to add lemon juice.[4]
- For real-world recipes, Flying Shrimp can be substituted with any non-flying variety of shrimp.[5]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Witch Hat Atelier Kitchen Spinoff: Chapter 9, Page 4
- ↑ Witch Hat Atelier Kitchen Spinoff: Chapter 9, Page 5
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Witch Hat Atelier Kitchen Spinoff: Volume 1: An Extra Helping
- ↑ Kirbypoyoyo on Tumblr.com "the flying fish fins is probably a shout-out to japanese fried chicken kara-age, which is also often a subject of (intense) debate over whether to squeeze lemon on it or not, or when to squeeze it." March 2 2021. Accessed August 24 2024.
- ↑ Witch Hat Atelier Kitchen Spinoff: Volume 1 (English translation): Substitutions and Suggestions: Witch Hat Recipe #9
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