大阪府·特産品
Blue Crabs of Izumisano
Known as 'Watari-gani' (migratory crabs) because they move as if swimming across the sea, these are actually swimming crabs (gazami). Their famous production area is Izumisano, which faces Osaka Bay. Osaka Bay, a calm inner bay with sandy/muddy bottoms, is rich in polychaetes and other organisms that serve as food for swimming crabs, and has long been known for catching high-quality crabs. Izumisano boasts one of the highest catch volumes in the prefecture, and locally, they are affectionately called 'Watari.' The fisheries cooperative also continues efforts to sustain resources, such as releasing egg-bearing crabs back into the sea. Above all, their charm lies in their intense, concentrated umami. In the Senshu region, boiling them in salt water is the standard; when you crack the shell, the aroma of the sea rises with the steam, and the rich miso coats the moist meat. They are a true delicacy of the sea that can take center stage even in Chinese or Western-style dishes.
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