How This Sushi Master Uses Traditional Raw Korean Blue Crab in His Omakase — Omakase

blue crabs

🥗Healthier: soft-shell crabs

💰Cheaper: snow crab

Soft-shell crabs are lower in calories, while snow crab is often more affordable.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: low-sodium soy sauce

💰Cheaper: tamari

Low-sodium soy sauce reduces sodium intake, while tamari is gluten-free.

sesame oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil is healthier with a higher smoke point, while canola oil is often less expensive.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey provides natural sweetness, while brown sugar is a cost-effective alternative.

Introduce the watarigani swimmer crab and explain its significance.

Remove the roe from the crab, noting its similar pigment to uni.

Squeeze the base of the legs to extract the meat and take a bite.

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