青森県·海鮮
Oirase Surf Clam (Hokki)
In Oirase Town, you can find the 'aristocrat of shellfish' raised by the rough waves of the Pacific Ocean: the surf clam (hokki). Harvested between December and March in fishing grounds overlooking the mouth of the Oirase River and the Pacific Ocean, it is a quintessential taste of winter. Formally known as 'ubagai,' it is known as a long-lived shellfish that can live for over 30 years. A notable feature is that fishing cooperatives from Hachinohe to Misawa work together to carefully manage them to protect resources. With its thick meat, strong sweetness, and plump, elastic texture, it is best enjoyed as sashimi. When lightly cooked, its unique red color and sweetness are enhanced. It is also delicious when pan-fried with butter or prepared as hokki rice—a local pride of winter delicacies.
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