Korean·pescatarian·medium

Korean Ganjang Gejang Soy Marinated Crab

Name: Korean Ganjang Gejang Soy Marinated Crab
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Korean
Ingredients: 4 Live blue crabs; 1 cup Soy sauce; 1/2 cup Water; 2 tbsp Sesame oil; 4 cloves Garlic, minced; 1 tbsp Ginger, grated; 1 tbsp Sugar; 3 Green onions, chopped; 1 tsp Chili flakes

This deeply savory Korean ganjang gejang—soy-marinated crab—delivers tender, briny crab meat infused with the rich umami of fermented soy sauce, balanced by a gentle sweetness and a slow-building heat from gochugaru. The texture is luxuriously yielding, with the crab’s delicate flesh absorbing the marinade until each bite is a perfect harmony of salt, spice, and depth. Worth making for its ability to transform simple seafood into a dish that’s both nostalgic and revelatory, a true celebration of Korean culinary tradition that demands patience but rewards with layers of flavor.

45 min(prep 15 + cook 30)

4 servings

350 kcal

4.7

Ingredients

Live blue crabs4
Soy sauce1 cup
Water1/2 cup
Sesame oil2 tbsp
Garlic, minced4 cloves
Ginger, grated1 tbsp
Sugar1 tbsp
Green onions, chopped3
Chili flakes1 tsp

Nutrition

350 kcalper serving

Protein25g60%

Carbs5g12%

Fat10g24%

Fiber1g2%

Sugar1g2%

Directions

1
In a large bowl, mix soy sauce, water, sesame oil, minced garlic, grated ginger, sugar, and chili flakes to create the marinade.
2
Clean the crabs thoroughly and place them in a container. Pour the marinade over the crabs, ensuring they are fully submerged. Cover and refrigerate for at least 24 hours.
3
After marinating, serve the crabs chilled with chopped green onions sprinkled on top. Enjoy with rice for a complete meal.

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