concept   crab
culture   East Asia
statement   Crab is not widely consumed but used for ornamental or medicinal purposes in East Asian culture.

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1 blue crabs South Asia Blue crabs are not commonly consumed and are not a significant part of the traditional cuisine in India and other South Asian countries. 1
2 crab Southeast Asia Crab is frequently used in spicy, savory dishes, such as crab curry or stir-fried crab with spices and herbs. 1
3 crab apple East Asia In East Asia, crab apples are sometimes used in traditional medicine for various purposes. 1
4 crab apple East Asia Crab apples are not commonly consumed and are instead mostly used for ornamental purposes in gardens or as a rootstock for grafting other apple varieties. 1
5 crab feasts East Asia Feasting on crabs is less common and not a traditional cultural event 1
6 dungeness crab East Asia Not a commonly eaten seafood and less well-known compared to other crab species like the king crab. 1
7 soft-shell crabs Southeast Asia Typically not a part of traditional cuisine and not widely consumed 1