Frozen Tsubugai Kimuchi, a seasoned top shell dish, is a unique ingredient in Japanese cuisine, valued for its chewy texture and rich, savory flavor. This preparation typically involves marinating tsubugai (a type of sea snail or whelk) in a kimchi-style seasoning, combining spicy and tangy elements, and then freezing it to retain the flavors and texture.
Chefs incorporate this seasoned top shell into various dishes, often as a spicy appetizer or a side dish in Japanese restaurants, where it adds a bold flavor and unique texture contrast, and it's also used as an ingredient in salads, sushi, and other seafood-based dishes, providing a distinctive taste experience.