8-10 Head

$183.00

1/2

$183.00

Net Weight: 800g

Gross Weight: 1kg (Includes packaging)

Provenance: Meticulously selected from the pristine, high-salinity mangrove environments of Vietnam. This nutrient-rich natural habitat allows the Tiger Prawns to grow exceptionally robust and high in astaxanthin, generating their trademark deep coloration and intense crustacean sweetness.
Advanced Flash-Freezing (Semi-IQF): Preserved using cutting-edge Semi-IQF (Semi-Individually Quick Frozen) technology. The prawns are harvested and flash-frozen at sub-zero temperatures almost instantly. This artisanal method offers ultimate culinary convenience: individual prawns can be easily separated and removed from the pack, allowing you to thaw only what you need for each meal, preventing the quality degradation caused by repeated thawing of the whole box.
The Whole Prawn Integrity (HOSO): Presented in traditional HOSO (Head-On Shell-On) format. The protective outer shell preserves the meat's essential moisture during high-heat cooking, while the intact head retains the rich, intensely savory prawn tomalley (head paste)—the ultimate secret ingredient for creating deeply flavored broths and gourmet sauces.

Flavor: Delivers an overwhelming, deeply localized prawn aroma. Upon cooking, the shell releases a heavily caramelized, savory fragrance, while the golden head paste provides a luscious, buttery richness balanced by a clean oceanic sweetness.
Texture: Characterized by naturally powerful, dense muscle fibers. Thanks to the immediate flash-freezing process, the meat perfectly retains its signature firm, snappy, and exceptionally crunchy bite without ever turning soft or mushy.
Culinary: With its heavy shell and resilient structure, this cut is highly forgiving under intense heat. It excels marvelously across multiple high-heat applications—ranging from traditional Cantonese Soy Sauce Glazed Prawns and Salt & Pepper stir-fries, to Garlic Butter grilling, outdoor BBQ, or classic Spanish Paella.

The Running-Water Quick Thaw (Best Method): Simply remove the exact number of prawns needed and place them in a colander under gentle running tap water for 5-8 minutes. Once the prawns become pliable and the thin surface ice sheets melt, cook immediately. Avoid thawing slowly in the fridge or leaving them at room temperature, as this triggers melanosis (darkening of the heads) and purges the sweet juices.
High-Heat Precision: Always use high heat to sear or grill. The intense heat instantly crisps the shell while trapping the rich juices within. Avoid overcooking; once the prawn curves comfortably into a "U-shape," it is perfectly cooked and at its snappiest.

Note: Slight variations in natural stripe patterns, color depth, and individual sizes are completely normal.

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