Tiny Soft-Shelled Prawns / Cheriya Chemmeen/ Lau Chingri (Shell can be eaten directly without peeling)

Fresh Tiny Prawns belonging to the Thelly Chemmeen variety, great for curries and fries. These are hard to source, generally found in the estuaries and considered a delicacy. Most people prefer to just remove the head & whiskers and cook without removing the Shell or tail, making it easy to clean. Editors Recipe Recommendation: Tiny prawns curry with raw mangoes!