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Crab
Crab is very popular in Hokkaido. In the Okhotsk
area, around 100 tons of Red king crab, 500 tons of hair crab,
and 100 tons of snow crab are caught annually. The hauls in
Oumu town, Monbetsu city, Abashiri city and Okoppe town are
substantial.
Live crabs and boiled crabs have been distributed since the
fortieth year of Showa (1965). However, at the peak of this
year, the hauls have decreased and now 80% of consumption
within Japan relies on imports (e.g. Russia). Abashiri city
is working on creating special products using blue and brown
crabs, as well as red king crab, hair crab and snow crab.
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| (Main productive areas in Okhotsk)Abashiri city, Shari town,
Yubetsu town, Monbetsu city, Okoppe town and Oumu town |
(Time of shipment) Depends on the kind of
crab
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Tarabagani (Red king crab)
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Red kind crab is called Tarabagani (tara = cod, ba=place,
gani=crab) because it is caught in the same place as
cod.
Crabs usually have four pairs of limbs and one pair
of claws; however, with this crab, one pair of limbs
is degraded, so it seems as if Red king crab and Hanasaki
(blue king crab) only have three pairs. Also, since
the claws are very strong, they are considered a kind
of hermit crab. These crabs are quite large, about 25cm
long, and yield a considerable amount of crabmeat. Unlike
hair crab and snow crab, they do not contain Kanimiso. |
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Kegani (Hair crab)
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| This crab is light red brown and has dense hair on
its carapace. It is about 10cm-12cm. This crab is usually
boiled or steamed, and is popular due to its sweet meat.
Its Kanimiso is highly valued and similar to sea urchin.
In early spring (from March to May) it is called Katagani.
This crab contains a lot of meat. Crabs caught from
June to July are called "Wakagani(young crab)"
which has just molted. Therefore, the meat is said to
be firm and tasty. |
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Zuwaigani (Snow crab)
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Today, snow crab is mainly used for canned crab. It
is dark red, its carapace is triangular, and it is 12cm
(male, at the longest). Females are about half the size
of males.
Its name changes depending on where it comes from. Sometimes
it is called Echizengani, Matsubagani or Kobagani. It
is also a local specialty in these places. |
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The processed foods of crab
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Maruma Matsumoto grocery store...Monbetsu city |
| Honzuwai koramori 80g 1,050yen |
| Flakes and limb meat of two crabs and kanimiso are in
the carapace. This has been recreated from the way fishermen,
who know the best way to eat crab, enjoy it on their fishing
boat. You can enjoy the meat without seasoning, as it
is boiled with salt. Grilling is also a good way to enjoy
this. It is surely a superb dish that is filled with the
delicious flavor of crab. |
Maruma Matsumoto grocery store
10-18 2chome
Kitahamacho Mobetsu city
TEL: 0158-24-9432
FAX: 0158-24-9435 |
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