The term “River/Haor” in your query likely results from a common confusion regarding shrimp and prawn habitats.
- Prawns (e.g., Golda chingri) are typically large freshwater crustaceans that live in rivers, lakes, and haors.
- Shrimp (e.g., Horina chingri) are generally smaller and found in saltwater or brackish water like estuaries.
While the two terms are often used interchangeably in cooking, they are distinct species with different environments. When sold in Bangladesh, horina chingri are often cultured in coastal ponds (ghers) or caught from tidal rivers and estuaries, which may cause confusion about their origin.
Characteristics of horina chingri
- Appearance: Horina chingri have a brownish or grayish color when raw, turning pink or orange when cooked.
- Size: They are a smaller variety of shrimp, typically measuring 5–10 cm in length.
- Flavor profile: They have a distinctly sweet and delicate flavor.
If you are looking for 1 kg of horina chingri, you can find them sold by various online vendors and markets in Bangladesh.
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