The hairy crab (kegani in Japanese) or horsehair crab is found in the Pacific Ocean and the Sea of Japan. It gets its name from the spiky hairs that cover its entire body. This little critter is smaller than the snow crab and the red king crab, making many people say it is more difficult to eat, but it has a dense , sweet flavor, making the effort of cracking open that shell well worth it. People who call themselves true crab lovers will often choose the horsehair crab. It is often boiled in saltwater to bring out its rich original flavor, then cut into sections and eaten by hand.
We ensure that the crab is alive at the time of shipping from Japan. However, due to the lengthy journey, there is a possibility that it may not arrive in a live condition.
We recommend to boil in salt water or grilled: The meat of the crab tastes sweet, and the kanimiso (crab guts) can be eaten as well.
