Surf Clam/Hokkigai
Surf clam is a fairly large clam with a large muscular foot that is eaten. The foot has a distinctive pattern, it is half beige and half red. It is perhaps the largest clam you can easily find at a sushi restaurant and has a firm texture. It is rarely served raw, it is usually slightly blanched as it is know to harbour flatworm parasites. It is most commonly fished in northern Japan.
Surf clam can also be served as sashimi and is sometimes used in soups.
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