Sawa Gani
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Sawagani are freakishly small freshwater crabs that live all over Japan, their bodies no bigger than a thumbnail and their legs like stiff whisker.
Don’t mistake these little Japanese river crabs for garnish or toys. They are meant to be eaten whole, shell and all.The fresh-water crabs live in most parts of Japan in clear-water streams. They average about 3/4 inch in diameter when mature.

Deep-fried until they are crisp, then lightly salted, Sawagani are reminiscent of an eight legged potato chip..
Video Created by Chef Man
Article credit to http://www.slashfood.com




3 Comments
October 23rd, 2008 at 1:32 am
wah..the crab so beauty…i thnk cant find in malaysia country!!!i thnk this type of crab is under protection, right?
October 23rd, 2008 at 5:30 pm
wanna try???hehehehe
November 27th, 2008 at 2:48 pm
waa..mcm ketam kan? belum jumpa lagi di nihon ni, mungkin di restoran yg mahal2 kot