Seafood
Horsehair crab
ケガニ けがに kegani
Also known askegani
At its best in Jan, Feb, Mar, Dec
When it is at its best
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
In seasonAvailable
How to cook
Whole boiled crab
Boiled in salted water. The crab innards are very rich.
Crab innards warmed in the shell
Warmed in the shell. A drinker's favourite.
Crab rice
Picked meat cooked with rice.
Nabe (hot pot)
Gives an excellent broth.
How to choose
Heavy for its size, with a hard shell and dense hair.
Storage
Boiled crab keeps two to three days refrigerated.
Main areas
Good to know
Seasons differ around Hokkaido, so it is available almost year-round as the source shifts. Known less for its meat than for its rich innards.
