Popular recipes
Kani Miso Rice Bowl
Warm Japanese rice is topped with a spoonful of kani miso and sliced scallion for a simple, deeply savory bowl.
Crab Miso Toast
A thin layer of crab miso is spread on toasted baguette slices and lightly grilled for a quick sake snack.
Kani Miso Kora-yaki
An izakaya classic: kani miso is mixed with a little sake, spooned into a crab shell or small heatproof dish, and grilled until bubbling.
Frequently asked questions
What is kani miso?
Kani miso is the tomalley of a crab, the soft digestive gland inside the shell, prized in Japanese cooking for its rich, savory, slightly briny flavor. It is sold canned, often seasoned and ready to eat.
What does kani miso taste like?
Kani miso tastes rich, creamy, and intensely umami with a briny crab sweetness. It is stronger than crab meat.
Where can I buy kani miso near me?
Weee! delivers Asian and Hispanic groceries to your door in many U.S. areas; enter your ZIP code at weee.com to see availability and delivery options. Weee! lists Crab Tomalley Miso Paste Snack 60 g, MARUHA Crab Tomalley Miso Paste, and Yasuda Foods Crab, Koji and Miso.
What can I substitute for kani miso?
There is no exact substitute, but a small amount of crab roe sauce, uni paste, or anchovy paste can add similar savory depth to sauces. The flavor will differ.
Is kani miso the same as miso paste?
No. Kani miso is crab tomalley, not fermented soybean miso. The word miso here is used in the sense of crab brain or crab innards.
How do you eat kani miso?
Spoon kani miso over warm rice, spread it on toast or crackers, or serve it with sake as a snack. It can also be stirred into pasta or used as a dip.
How should I store kani miso?
Keep unopened canned kani miso in a cool, dry place. After opening, refrigerate it in a sealed container and use it quickly, following the label.
Does kani miso contain shellfish?
Yes. Kani miso is made from crab, so it contains shellfish and is not suitable for anyone with a shellfish allergy.






























