Ganjang Gejang
Ganjang Gejang is a traditional Korean dish featuring raw crab marinated in a savory soy sauce mixture. The crabs soak up the rich flavors, resulting in a unique texture and umami-rich taste. This recipe captures the essence of this classic, offering a harmonious balance of sweet, salty, and spicy notes.
O rețetă originală de Forkin
- Durată totală
- 1 zi
- Porții
- 4
- Dificultate
- Medie
- Per porție
- 326 kcal
Informații despre alergeni: poate conține crustacee, pește, gluten, susan, soia și boabe de soia. Verifică întotdeauna ambalajele ingredientelor dacă ai o alergie.
Pregătirea ingredientelor
Ingrediente
Ingrediente
- 4 buc.blue crab, cleaned, live or very fresh
marinade
- 1,5 canăsoy sauce
- 1,5 canăwater
- 0,5 canăsugar
- 0,25 canărice wine
- 6 cățelgarlic, sliced
- 20 gginger, sliced
- 2 buc.korean dried chili
- 2 buc.green onion, roughly chopped
- 0,5 buc.yellow onion, sliced
- 0,25 buc.korean pear, sliced
garnish
- 2 buc.cheongyang pepper, sliced
- 1 buc.red chili, sliced
- 1 buc.green onion, sliced
- 1 lingurițăsesame seed, toasted
Ustensile
fine-mesh sieve · medium saucepan · cutting board · knife · airtight container
Mod de preparare
Pas cu pas
- 1
Thoroughly clean the live or very fresh blue crabs under cold running water, scrubbing any dirt from their shells. Pat them completely dry with paper towels.
Aproximativ 10 min.
Nota bucătarului: Ensure crabs are very fresh to avoid any off-flavors. If using frozen crabs, thaw them completely in the refrigerator before cleaning.
- 2
In a medium saucepan, combine the soy sauce, water, sugar, rice wine, sliced garlic, sliced ginger, korean dried chilies, roughly chopped green onion, sliced yellow onion, and sliced korean pear.
Aproximativ 2 min.
- 3
Bring the marinade mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes.
Aproximativ 10 min.
Nota bucătarului: Simmering allows the flavors to meld and deepen.
- 4
Remove the saucepan from the heat and let the marinade cool completely to room temperature.
Aproximativ 20 min.
Nota bucătarului: It's crucial that the marinade is fully cooled before adding the crabs to prevent cooking them.
- 5
Once cooled, strain the marinade through a fine-mesh sieve to remove all the solids. Discard the solids.
Aproximativ 3 min.
Nota bucătarului: Straining creates a clear and clean marinade.
- 6
Place the cleaned and dried blue crabs into a clean, airtight container or a large glass jar.
Aproximativ 1 min.
- 7
Pour the strained, cooled marinade over the crabs, ensuring they are fully submerged. If needed, use a plate or a clean weight to keep the crabs submerged.
Aproximativ 1 min.
Nota bucătarului: Full submersion is key for even marination and flavor absorption.
- 8
Seal the container and refrigerate for at least 24 hours, or up to 2-3 days for deeper flavor.
Aproximativ 1 zi
Nota bucătarului: Marinating longer will result in a richer, more intense flavor. Turn the crabs occasionally if they are not fully submerged.
- 9
To serve, take the marinated crabs out of the container. You can cut the crabs into halves or quarters for easier eating.
Aproximativ 1 min.
- 10
Garnish with sliced cheongyang pepper, sliced red chili, sliced green onion, and toasted sesame seeds.
Aproximativ 1 min.
Nota bucătarului: Serve immediately with warm rice.
Per porție
Valori nutriționale
- Calorii
- 325,7kcal
- Proteine
- 31,8g
- Carbohidrați
- 40,9g
- Grăsimi
- 3,6g
- Fibre
- 3,2g
- Zahăr
- 30,5g
Estimare bazată pe cantitățile ingredientelor din rețetă. Valorile pot varia în funcție de mărci și înlocuiri.
Păstrează gustul bun
Store leftover Ganjang Gejang in an airtight container in the refrigerator.