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Nutritional Values

🔥420kcal
💪38gProtein
🌾20gCarbs
🥑15gFat
🌿2gFibre
⚖️400 gServing

* Per serving · 400 g. May vary.

Allergens

🦐 Shellfish 🫘 Soy

Busan Snow Crab with Spicy Sauce

How to order / say it
Say it 대게찜 — [Day-geh-jjim]
Order I'd like the daege jjim, please.
Locally 대게찜 주세요.
Say locally

Steamed snow crab served with a spicy gochujang sauce.

Why try it?

Busan's coastal proximity makes it a haven for fresh seafood lovers, and daege-jjim celebrates this with its focus on the luscious, sweet snow crab meat paired with bold spice marinades.

How it tastes

The crab's tender, sweet flesh contrasts deliciously with the fiery kick of the spicy gochujang-based sauce. The aroma of the sea subtly lingers in the air, emphasizing the freshness of the dish.

Origin & History — first documented: 1980

Busan has long been associated with seafood due to its significant coastline. Daege-jjim highlights the city's passion for indulging in freshly caught crab, which became popular in local festivals and markets over recent decades.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 🦐 600 g snow crab
  • 🥣 20 g gochujang
  • 🥣 15 ml soy sauce
  • 🧄 10 g garlic
  • 🍯 10 g sugar
  • 🫒 10 ml sesame oil

Method

  1. 1 Clean and prepare the snow crab.
  2. 2 Steam the crab until fully cooked.
  3. 3 Mix gochujang with soy sauce, minced garlic, sesame oil, and sugar.
  4. 4 Serve the steamed crab with spicy gochujang sauce on the side.

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