Ishikawa Kouramori, Japan (Snow Crab Burger)

【Weight】Approx. 80g/piece
【Origin】Ishikawa, Japan
【Introduction】
Kouramori, often called “Snow Crab Burger,” is a high-end crab dish from Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan. Its unique feature is the meticulous extraction of crab meat and roe, which are then returned to the crab shell (kora). This process completely eliminates the most laborious part of crab preparation, allowing diners to simply enjoy their meal elegantly, like a delicate treasure box from the sea.

Using Japanese snow crab (ズワイガニ), the meat is delicate, fibrous, and highly sweet, offering a rich and layered flavor with a full-bodied umami taste and a strong ocean sweetness. The soul of Kouramori lies in the crab roe (crab miso), with golden-orange roe and snow-white crab meat covering the shell, symbolizing “enjoying the essence of a whole crab.” This “served in a shell” format is not just about presentation; it’s a manifestation of Japanese cuisine’s emphasis on seasonality and the original appearance of ingredients.

🦀There are many ways to enjoy it. You can enjoy the original flavor directly, or pair it with vinegar oranges, perilla leaves, and seaweed, or mix it into hot white rice to make a deluxe crab rice bowl; some restaurants even add a small amount of egg yolk and broth to make a rich mixed rice.