Enjoy the Rich Flavor of Female Gazami
Female crabs are especially prized because they may contain uchiko, or crab roe. The rich, concentrated flavor of the roe is one of the highlights of eating gazami.
The simplest way to enjoy gazami is to boil it in salted water. Another popular preparation is to add the whole crab to miso soup. The shell and meat release a flavorful broth, creating a deeply savory soup.
Gazami and the Kishiwada Danjiri Festival
In Osaka, there is a local tradition of eating gazami during the Kishiwada Danjiri Festival, held in autumn. The crab is one of the seasonal foods associated with this famous festival in the southern Osaka region.