Tag: Hotategai
24
Mar
Japanese Shellfish 6: Turbo Shells-Sazae-栄螺
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Japanese turbo shells with and without “spikes” Turbo shells, also called Horned Turban, are common all over the world, but are not eaten everywhere. Called...
22
Mar
Japanese Shellfish 5: Geoduck-Mirugai-海松貝
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We are just in season for Mirugai or Gaper Shellfish. Known under many names including Mirugai, Mirukui, Mirukuigai, Mirukugai, Guidakku, Umitake or Atlantic Miru, it...
22
Mar
Japanese Shellfish Species 4: Heart Clam-Torigai-鳥貝
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“Torigai/鳥貝” has many names in English: Heart Clam, Surf Clam, Japanese Cockle. In Japanese it is called “Bird Shell”! They appear on the market in...
21
Mar
Japanese Shellfish Species 3: Oysters-kaki-牡蠣
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Oysters! One would be hard put to find a produce from the sea more internationally recognized as a gourmet’s choice! Moreover, it is the only...
20
Mar
Japanese Shellfish Species 2: Scallops-Hotategai-帆立貝
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Hotategai/帆立貝, or Scallops, is another worldwide favourite and also a source of dispute caused by illegal poaching, international or domestic. The season is summer and...