Frozen Russia Botan Ebi Medium (50–68 pc/2kg) – Premium Spot Prawn (Botan Ebi/牡丹海老) for Malaysian HORECA

Frozen Russia Botan Ebi Medium (botan ebi/牡丹海老), the celebrated Japanese spot prawn, is available in this medium size grade (50–68 pieces per 2kg) — offering excellent value per piece while maintaining the exceptional sweetness and premium quality that defines Russian-origin botan ebi. Sourced from the pristine cold waters of Russia's Sea of Okhotsk, this medium grade provides more pieces per pack, making it ideal for sushi operations, multi-piece sashimi plates, and menu applications requiring consistent smaller prawn sizes. Supplied by Senri (M) Sdn Bhd, Malaysia's trusted importer of authentic Japanese specialty seafood.

1. What is Frozen Russia Botan Ebi Medium (牡丹海老)?

Botan Ebi (牡丹海老), meaning "peony prawn," is the Japanese name for the spot prawn (Pandalus platyceros) — a cold-water crustacean prized for its extraordinary natural sweetness, elegant translucent pink appearance, and tender, silky texture. The Medium grade (50–68 pc per 2kg) means each prawn weighs approximately 29–40g, providing a generously sized prawn well-suited for nigiri sushi, sashimi combinations, and multi-course presentations. The Russian origin ensures the prawns develop their signature sweetness in deep, icy waters.

2. Product Category

Frozen premium cold-water crustacean / Japanese sashimi-grade prawn. A cornerstone product for upscale Japanese sushi and seafood operations.

3. Who Is This Product For?

This product is ideal for: sushi-ya and omakase restaurants requiring consistent-sized nigiri-grade prawns, hotel F&B and catering operations building premium seafood platters, Japanese restaurants offering multi-piece sashimi sets, operators seeking higher piece count per pack for better portion flexibility, and central kitchens supplying multiple Japanese dining outlets.

4. Cuisine Type and Culinary Applications

Botan Ebi in medium size excels in applications where individual prawn pieces are served as part of a larger plate or sushi selection: Botan Ebi Nigiri Sushi — the medium size is ideal for wrapping over shari (sushi rice); Botan Ebi Sashimi Plate — as part of a mixed premium sashimi assortment; Aburi Botan Ebi — lightly torched to caramelise natural sugars; Botan Ebi Kaisen Don — as part of a seafood rice bowl with other premium ingredients; Botan Ebi Miso Soup — heads make an extraordinary, intensely flavoured miso soup base; Botan Ebi Tempura — medium size is excellent for tempura applications.

5. Commercial Value for Malaysian HORECA

The Medium grade botan ebi offers an excellent balance of quality and cost efficiency. With 50–68 pieces per 2kg pack versus 36–40 in the Large grade, operators get greater flexibility and more portions per pack. For sushi operations where the prawn is presented as one piece per nigiri (rather than the whole-prawn sashimi format), the medium grade is perfectly proportioned.

6. How to Use (Preparation Methods)

Thaw overnight in a refrigerator at 0–4°C. Never thaw at room temperature. Once thawed: remove head (reserve for miso soup or stock), peel shell leaving tail intact, devein, and plate immediately on ice or over rice. For nigiri: place deveined prawn flesh directly over seasoned sushi rice, pressing gently to form. For sashimi: arrange split prawn pieces on a chilled plate with garnish. For miso soup: simmer heads in dashi and add miso to finish.

7. Serving Size

For nigiri sushi: 1 prawn per nigiri piece. A typical 10-piece sushi set includes 2 botan ebi pieces. For sashimi: 3–4 pieces per appetiser serve. At 50–68 pc per 2kg pack, one pack yields 25–34 two-piece sashimi portions or 50–68 individual nigiri pieces.

8. Yield

One 2kg pack: 50–68 prawns. After peeling and deveining: approximately 70–75% usable yield = 1.4–1.5kg flesh. Heads and shells are fully usable for soup stock, adding further kitchen value.

9. Revenue Potential

At a sushi pricing of RM 18–28 per 2-piece botan ebi nigiri, one pack (50–68 prawns = 25–34 nigiri sets) generates RM 450–952 gross revenue. For sashimi plating at RM 25–35 per 3-piece serve: 17–22 servings × RM 30 = RM 510–660 per pack.

10. Margin Example

Assuming a landed cost of approximately RM 160–220 per 2kg pack (medium grade), and a sushi selling price of RM 20 per 2-piece set across 59 prawns (~29 sets), revenue is approximately RM 580. GP is approximately RM 360–420, representing 62–72% GP — with potential for higher margins through premium positioning.

11. Commercial Positioning

The Medium grade is particularly suited to sushi operations and mixed sashimi platters where multiple prawn pieces per plate justify premium pricing without the per-prawn cost of the Large grade. Highlight the Russian origin and botan ebi's "natural sweetness from icy waters" in menu descriptions for maximum appeal.

12. Outlet Benefits

- Higher piece count: 50–68 vs 36–40 pieces for the Large grade — more flexibility

- Nigiri-optimised size: perfect proportions for sushi applications

- Cost efficiency: lower cost per piece while maintaining premium quality

- Full utilisation: heads and shells yield exceptional miso soup and dashi stock

- Versatility: suits sushi, sashimi, tempura, and donburi applications equally well

13. Menu Profitability

The Medium grade botan ebi provides a slightly lower cost per piece than the Large grade while still commanding premium menu prices. For high-throughput sushi operations, the greater piece count per pack means more servings and better cost management.

14. Storage Instructions

Keep frozen at -18°C or below. Do not refreeze once thawed. Maintain cold chain from delivery through storage. Store in original packaging.

15. Shelf Life

Up to 12–18 months from production date at -18°C. Check packaging for specific best-before date.

16. After Opening / After Thawing

Once thawed, serve within 2–4 hours for raw sashimi/sushi applications. Keep refrigerated at 0–4°C. Do not refreeze.

17. Handling Risks

As with all premium raw seafood, strict temperature management and food hygiene are essential. Thawing at room temperature is prohibited. For raw service, ensure highest food safety standards. Do not serve raw prawn to immunocompromised guests without advisory notice. Declare shellfish allergen to all diners.

18. Origin

Russia — Sea of Okhotsk and northern Pacific. Russian botan ebi is harvested from deep, cold waters where natural conditions produce the characteristic sweet flavour profile prized in Japanese cuisine.

19. Halal Certification

Halal status requires verification with Senri (M) Sdn Bhd and the product manufacturer. Prawns (crustaceans) are generally considered permissible in Malaysian Islamic dietary law, but processing facility certifications must be confirmed. Request documentation from the supplier.

20. Allergens

Contains crustaceans (prawns/shrimp). May contain traces of other shellfish allergens. Declare crustacean allergen prominently to all diners.

21. Minimum Order Quantity (MOQ)

Sold per 2kg pack. MOQ and pricing subject to Senri (M) Sdn Bhd's current terms. Contact supplier via Supplybunny.com.

22. Reorder Frequency

For regular sushi bar or sashimi menu use, weekly orders are recommended. For event catering, order 3–5 days before service.

23. Central Kitchen Suitability

Limited suitability for raw applications given the perishable nature after thawing. For cooked applications (tempura, donburi), central kitchen preparation and distribution to outlets is feasible. Raw sashimi applications should be prepared at outlet level.

24. Comparisons with Similar Products

Medium vs. Large grade: Medium offers more pieces per pack and smaller individual size — ideal for sushi. Large offers fewer, more impressive individual prawns — better for whole-prawn sashimi showcases. Both are Russian-origin botan ebi of equivalent quality; choice depends on menu application.

25. When to Choose Russia Botan Ebi Medium

Choose the Medium grade when running a sushi operation requiring consistent nigiri-sized prawns, when building premium mixed sashimi platters, or when seeking better cost-per-portion efficiency compared to the Large grade.

26. Alternatives Available from Senri (M) Sdn Bhd

See also: Frozen Russia Botan Ebi Large (36–40 pc/2kg) for whole-prawn showcase presentations, Frozen Angel Shrimp (Tenshi Ebi), and other premium Japanese prawns in the Senri (M) Sdn Bhd catalog on Supplybunny.com.

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Commercial Summary

Product: Frozen Russia Botan Ebi Medium 50–68 pc / 2kg (牡丹海老)

Pack Size: 50–68 pieces / 2kg

Origin: Russia (Sea of Okhotsk / North Pacific)

Best Used For: Nigiri Sushi, Sashimi plates, Aburi, Tempura, Kaisen Don, Miso Soup (heads)

Estimated Portions: 25–34 two-piece sashimi serves, or 50–68 individual nigiri pieces

Target Margin: 62–75% GP

Storage: -18°C frozen; thaw at 0–4°C, serve raw within 2–4 hours

Halal: Verify with supplier

Key Selling Point: Premium Russian spot prawn in an ideal nigiri/sashimi size — delivers the legendary sweetness of botan ebi with excellent cost-per-piece efficiency