Why Nova Scotia's Arctic surf clams are such a big hit in Japan | We Are The Best

You may not be familiar with the Arctic surf clam, but Canada, specifically Bedford, N.S., is home to the world's biggest fishery. The Clearwater processing plant harvests the mollusk miles offshore, where the ocean is deep and clean. The clam is then quickly processed and graded before being shipped around the world. Approximately 98 per cent heads to Asia for the sushi and sashimi markets.
Join chef Ricardo Larrivée as he meets Clearwater's head chef Stefan Czapalay and learns how this mollusk became big in Japan.
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[@c4snipar]

Who’s eating these tasty clams while watching this? I am 😂

[@c4snipar]

Not now, but I always do that!

[@CuteSealYHM]

Yes, I love arctic surf clam

[@LunarGraves-wy7lg]

yes i am

[@olive_and_orchard]

Me! 🙋‍♀️

[@usernamem9282]

Seriously, I think you could expand your presence in the Canadian market. Selling these frozen Artic surf clams would be a hit product in any grocery store. I've never seen your product in Montreal but I'm sure that people will positively respond to your product.

[@al3d19]

you can find them at Asian grocery stores like Kim Phat, C&T, Sheng Tai, etc.

[@MatchaMan]

they have now and i pick up a box of them everytime I grocery shop at Nations

[@annatruong0820]

Everyone's asking where can we get this. I always find them in Asian groceries across Ontario lol. You won't find them at Walmart, Loblaw, ect..

[@kibgabriel2103]

So this is where it came from! :)

[@tkjho]

Here it looks like only the foot of the clam is used. Is the rest of the clam meat being thrown out and wasted or used for clam chowder etc?

[@alexcarter8807]

I'm sure it's used for chowder at least.

[@feliscatus5161]

im eating some rn :)) they are so nice

[@dwaynewladyka577]

I'd like to know where these clams can be purchased in Canada? They look good. Sustainable seafood is a great choice.

[@dstevenson6557]

i have seen them for sale at Sobeys also,, halifax airport..

[@dwaynewladyka577]

D Stevenson Pádraig Zen​Okay. Thanks!

[@llauac]

Safeway cause I am eating them right now^_^

[@arteblack13]

In Barrie, On, there's an Aisian Market at the Bayfield Mall.

[@ShnauzerR]

T&T aswell if there is one in your area

[@wallace5531]

Delicious!

[@deanzamboni7286]

Makes sense why we don't have them here, we export all our good stuff and import all the international crap.

[@stevierose8749]

We have them here! They’re sold in Asian grocers.

[@OutdoorWarrior]

Lmao.. That is not Nova Scotia CBC.. As you can see the boat was going out of the Narrows in St. John's.. Also the Clams gets processed on the boat and brought to Argentia freezers in Placentia Newfoundland. Clear Water is a Nova Scotia company but they operate in Newfoundland.. Get your facts straight b'y

[@freakyflow]

I know right I seen this very ship going out of Toronto harbor with a bunch of underpayed Chinese Immigrants onboard. They might of been coming out of Toronto But they operate in Newfoundland The government should offer them housing there with the help of Newfoundland's taxes

[@edgargalvis497]

Where can I find these in south Florida ?

[@Ursaminor31]

How about letting us enjoy them. We never get them here in Canada

[@ezzarahtravis7647]

This is sooooo good if you cut them up, soak them in lemon, salt, onions and hot pepper. Hokki Clam Keleguen😋

[@stevierose8749]

They’re similarly really good in ceviche!!

[@charlieduvall6463]

@@stevierose8749 pretty similar dish from a different culture. Tasty for sure.

[@dennischen2642]

canadians that have not tried this....you're missing out

[@2224naruto]

Hmart has them

[@griseldabankroll]

Sweet and delicious

[@kienwenchang7108]

when land is cheap， grow soybeans。
Soybeans are so useful。

[@jjiang7488]

No. The Japanese like Hokkigai (Spisula sachalinensis) from Hokkaido best and Bakagai aka Aoyagi (Mactra chinensis) the best.

[@justinliu7357]

Abolish the CBC

[@georgemichaels9511]

Why would local people not eat them? Weirdos.

[@Noob___Noob]

the host has Trudeau's accent. eww.

[@KellyVoelkel]

Noob Noob shut up