Egg cockle

Egg cockle Encyclopedia illustration

Type

Bivalves Sea

Inside the round shell are curved feet like a bird's beak.

Habitat

Round shell and feet like a bird’s beak, crunchy and sweet

It lives in coastal sand and mud bottoms.

Taste

Flavor
Clear and sweet
Texture
Crunchy yet soft feet
Dishes
egg cockle shabu-shabu, Blanched egg cockle

Country and language

Ingredient rarity varies by country.

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Initial editorial grades for local ingredient access. Availability varies by region, season and seller.