White Prawn (Penaeus Indicus) is a variety of Shrimp used in most Asian cuisine/cooking. It is known by its market name Chaka (Bangladesh) and they are commonly known by country as: Australia: Banana prawn; Indian banana prawn; Red-legged banana prawn Germany: Hauptmannsgarnele India: Jinga; Naran; Chapda chingri; Vella chemeen Japan: Indo-ebi Pakistan: Jaira; Jiaro Iran: Banana Shrimp U.S.A.: Indian white shrimp