So, as a crab expert who has been chasing crabs for many years, I will introduce you to the best way to choose crabs online without making mistakes.
Please take a look at it for reference when choosing a treat for the year-end and New Year holidays!
Choose “snow crab, king crab, hairy crab”!
There are many delicious ways to eat crab, such as ``crab hot pot, crab shabu, crab porridge, grilled crab, and crab sashimi'' , but unless you choose the type of crab to use depending on the dish, you won't be able to enjoy the original flavor of crab.
First of all, it is important to decide which of Japan's three major crabs to choose : snow crab, red king crab, and hairy crab .
We will introduce the characteristics of each crab and the dishes it is suitable for, so please get to know the characteristics and enjoy it deliciously!
Enjoy both crab meat and crab miso: snow crab
Snow crab's flesh is soft and sweet, and it also has a rich crab miso , making it one of the most popular among the three major crabs.
Crab hotpot, made with snow crab stock and minimal seasonings, will allow you to fully enjoy the original taste of crab. If you want to make crab hotpot, snow crab is the most recommended!
Snow crab is a versatile crab that is easy to squeeze through, so in addition to making soup stock, it is also suitable for eating crab shabu, boiling, and sashimi.
The king of crabs that is sure to catch your eye: King crab
King crabs are one of the largest edible crabs, and are characterized by the fact that their legs are packed with meat, making them very filling .
However, there is almost no crab miso inside the large shell, so it won't be very tasty if you eat it as is.
To take advantage of the extremely thick, tightly packed meat, we recommend eating it as ``shabu-shabu'', ``grilled'', ``boiled'', or ``sashimi'' !
You will be able to feel the strong flavor of king crab in your mouth!
Rich and melting crab miso: hairy crab
Hairy crabs are smaller than snow crabs and king crabs, but they are filled with a very rich crab miso.
For those who want to enjoy crab miso to the fullest, hair crab is recommended.
As the name suggests, hairy crabs have a lot of fine hairs, so if you use them in a hot pot, a lot of the hairs will scatter, so they are not suitable for making crab hotpots .
A special feature of hairy crabs is that you can enjoy them with miso, such as boiling them and then eating them with miso, or making ``Korazake'' by adding sake to miso.
Choose boiled or raw!
There are two types of crabs sold on online shopping sites: boiled crabs and raw crabs.
About boiled crab
Boiled crabs are boiled immediately after being caught and then quickly frozen , so they can be eaten as is after thawing.
However, since the thawing time is longer than that of fresh frozen crab, the flavor of the crab will be slightly lower.
If you reheat it after defrosting it, the flavor will be lost, so it's best to eat it as is, or use it in salads or as an ingredient in sushi rolls.
About raw crab
Raw crab doesn't lose its flavor even when thawed, so you can enjoy the full flavor of crab.
Unlike boiling , it can be reheated and cooked , so it can be used for a variety of dishes such as crab hotpot and crab shabu.
However, it may cause odor and discoloration, so you need to be careful about how you store it and how long it takes to thaw.
Choose the part of the crab and whether it is shelled or shelled.
If you don't want to peel or handle crabs, we recommend purchasing shucked crab meat with the shell removed.
If you want to make crab soup from the carapace or shell, you should choose raw crab with the shell attached.
Crabs sold online are available in various packages, but they can be broadly divided into the following three types.
| figure | The state of being whole and alone |
| shoulder | Body cut in half with shell and gills removed |
| leg | Legs removed from carapace and body |
It is a good idea to choose the parts according to the number of people eating it and the cooking method.
How to choose a crab online shopping site
From here, we will explain the important points to consider when choosing an online crab shopping site.
Because you can't actually hold it in your hands and check it out, it's important to determine if it's reliable.
Choose based on word of mouth
Online crab shopping sites with a proven track record are ones that have reviews from people who have actually purchased crabs.
Since we receive honest feedback from a consumer's perspective, you can check whether there were any problems with the quality of the crab, or whether there were any problems with packaging or delivery .
You may want to refrain from ordering from mail-order sites that have no reviews or sites that do not publish reviews in the first place, as you cannot check their track record.
Select by weight and size
Be sure to check the size and weight of the listed crabs.
The writing style may vary depending on the vendor, so if you choose a site that only has a rough description , you may end up with fewer edible portions than you expected .
When crabs are boiled, their weight decreases by about 20% , so the weight listed varies considerably depending on whether the weight is after boiling or before boiling.
choose by price
Crab prices vary depending on the type and weight. The approximate price of crab is as follows.
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Snow crab (per 1Kg) |
Approximately 8,000 yen to 13,000 yen |
|
King crab (per 1Kg) |
Approximately 10,000 yen to 14,000 yen |
|
Hairy crab (per 1Kg) |
Approximately 8,000 yen to 15,000 yen |
|
Hanasaki crab (per 1Kg) |
Approximately 6,500 yen to 11,000 yen |
You also need to be careful about choosing crabs that are too cheap, as you may receive crabs with lean flesh or crabs that are out of season.
It would be a good idea to choose crabs with prices as close to the market price as possible!
Don't go wrong with mail order! Introducing how to choose the best crab! ｜Summary
- Snow crab ⇒ Enjoy both crab meat and crab miso
- King crab⇒Enjoy the plump, thick legs
- Hairy crab ⇒ Enjoy rich and rich crab miso
- Raw crab ⇒ Suitable for cooking such as crab hotpot and crab shabu
- Boiled crab ⇒ Can be eaten as is after thawing
- If you want to make crab soup, we recommend crab with the shell on.
- Buy from a reliable crab mail order site!
This time, we introduced how to choose crabs online without making any mistakes.
Choose the crab that suits your purpose and enjoy crab at home!
Yew Shoten only purchases crabs that are carefully selected by our own eyes and tastes by going to the local area to purchase them.
We only handle crabs that we can confidently deliver in terms of quality, taste, and size , so please enjoy our delicious crabs!
