石川県·特産品
Koubako-gani (Female Snow Crab)
When you open its small shell, it is packed with bright orange internal ovaries and granular external eggs. The sweetness of the flaked meat combined with the rich, savory flavor of the eggs—Koubako-gani is a tiny jewel nurtured by the Sea of Japan in winter. Koubako-gani refers specifically to female snow crabs. They go by various names depending on the region, such as 'Sekogani' or 'Seikogani.' The internal eggs are called uchiko, and the external eggs are called sotoko. The contrast between these two textures is the true essence of Koubako-gani. Fishing is permitted only for a brief period from November until the end of the year. To protect resources, they can only be encountered during this short, defined season. That is precisely why every single bite feels so precious.
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