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Yangnyeom Gejang (양념게장) – Crab in Spicy Sauce
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Yangnyeom Gejang (양념게장) – Crab in Spicy Sauce
Laura Chen
2
40 Minuten
20 Minuten
225
Korean
Main course
This traditional Korean recipe is a flavorful treat for seafood lovers. The crabs are marinated in a spicy, slightly sweet sauce and served cold. It is a popular appetizer or side dish in Korea.
Ingredients
- 2 live crabs (about 500 g), very fresh, sushi-grade
- 4 tbsp soy sauce
- 4 garlic cloves
- 1 tsp ginger, grated
- 3 tbsp gochugaru (Korean chili powder)
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 2 scallions
Instructions
- Freeze the live-bought crabs for at least 24 hours at −18°C (0°F), or better at −20°C (−4°F), before marinating. Use only very fresh, sushi-grade crabs for this.
- Thaw the crabs in the fridge, scrub them thoroughly under cold water and rinse them out.
- Mix the soy sauce, garlic, ginger, gochugaru, sugar and sesame oil in a bowl
- Add the crabs to the sauce and mix well
- Cover and marinate in the fridge for at least 2 hours. Keep the crabs in the fridge and eat them within 3 days.
- Garnish with scallions before serving.
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