crab innards; crab tomalley; brown meat of crab
The soft, miso-like paste found inside a crab's shell, especially the hepatopancreas. Considered a delicacy in Japan.
miso mixed with crab innards
A prepared food where crab innards or scraps are mixed into miso paste, often used as a seasoning or spread.
Crab innards have a rich flavor and go well with sake.
When eating crab, I thoroughly enjoy even the crab innards inside the shell.
In this region, hot pot dishes using miso mixed with crab innards are a specialty.
Common kanji-katakana spelling; カニ is often written in katakana for this food term.
Full kanji spelling; less common but still seen.
Compound of カニ (crab) and 味噌 (miso), named for its miso-like appearance and texture. The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the term is straightforwardly descriptive.