Kanogani - Snow Crab

This male snow crab is one of the most popular seafood in winter that can be prepared in various ways.

Kanogani crab, the popular name for the male snow crab, is one of the winter delicacies of the Ishikawa Prefecture. They arrive by boat at the Ishikawa Prefectural ports such as the Kanazawa Port or the fishing ports of the Kaga or Noto regions.
There are many ways to prepare the snow crabs. The most common way is to boil them. Heavy salted water is often used when boiling. The crabs are put live in cold water before boiling. They are also eaten raw or barbequed. They also make a good broth or hotpot. There are countless ways to prepare these crabs.