Eating in China
One whole uncooked freshwater crayfish with claws, legs, segmented abdomen, tail fan, and intact antennae.

Crayfish

小龙虾Xiǎolóngxiā

A freshwater crustacean with paired pincers, a segmented abdomen and a flattened tail fan.

Type
Fish and seafood

A CLOSER LOOK

How to recognize it

A freshwater crustacean with paired pincers, a segmented abdomen and a flattened tail fan.

In the kitchen

Cooked for Changsha kouwei crayfish and served with spicy sauce.

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这道菜里有小龙虾吗?

Does this dish contain Crayfish?

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