Korean Spicy Crab Soup Recipe ~ 꽃게탕 (Kkot Geh Tang) (2024)

Korean Spicy Crab Soup Recipe ~ 꽃게탕 (Kkot Geh Tang)

Saturday, May 14, 2011 |Labels:Korean Food,Korean Recipes,Seafood Recipes|

I amvery excited todayto present something I've been wanting to cook (and eat!) for a while, Korean spicy crab soup or also known as 'kkot geh tang'. As with other Korean soups I have featured like maeuntangand soondubu jigae, the basicingredients are the same, you will need gochugaru (Korean chilli powder), although instead of gochujang (Korean spicy bean paste), doenjang is used instead fortodayand of course a variety of vibrant vegetables. The crabsaddsuch excellentumami flavours while the daikon and zucchini add some crunch and the watercress coupled with the chrysanthemum garland ('tong hoe') provides unique fragrance to the soup.

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Live crabs are said to be the best kind for this dish but me being as squemish as ever, I still cannot bear to kill live crabs so I boughtflower crabs that were still very fresh from the local grocery store. The fishmonger of course looked a little puzzled when I pointedly asked for 'crabs that are not alive' and of course broke into a grin when I explained my er, predicament with cooking anything still alive. Anyhow, the flavours of this dish are very appetising -spicy, savoury, earthy and refreshingly sweet from the crabs.

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These soups are usually served with steamed rice and a variety of banchan (side dishes) but I can just have this dish as a full meal.

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Serving suggestion: Either with steamed rice and banchanor on its' own.

Recipe adapted from The Japanese & Korean Cookbook by Emi Kazuko and Young Jin Song

Ingredients:

Crab stock: (you will need a strainer or use a piece of cheesecloth to strain the stock)

2 fresh blue or flower crabs, cleaned (you can get the fishmonger to do this)
1 knob of young ginger
2 stalks green onions, smashed

1 1/2 tsp sesame oil (try to get the Korean ones)
1 tbsp gochugaru (Korean chilli powder)
3 garlic cloves, crushed
1 small daikon/ Chinese white radish, peeled and sliced
1 zucchini/ courgette, thinly sliced
2 large green chilli peppers, sliced (you can seed them to lessen the spiciness)
1 small bunch of watercress
1 small bunch of chrysanthemum garland ('tong hoe') - you can skip this if you can't find these

1 1/2 tsps light soy sauce
1 tsp salt
1 tbsp doenjang (soya bean paste)
1 tbsp sake

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Method:

Firstly, rinse the crabs again throughly even if they have been cleaned by the seller. Place the shells and the legs of the crabs in a stock pot or wok and fill with about 7 cups of water. Bring to a boil. Add the ginger and green onions. This additional step is to eradicate any unpleasing 'fishiness' of the crabs. Once the water is boiling merrily, turn heat to low and allow to simmer for about 1 hour. However, remove the ginger after about 20 minutes as I did not want my crab stock to have a strong ginger flavour. Discard the ginger.

Remember to scoop out any scum as the stock is boiling. After 1 hour, strain the stock through a piece of cheesecloth. Set the stock aside. You can choose to discard the shell or keep it for eating, note: the Chinese like to eat the insides of crab shells.

Clean the pan you used earlier. Heat the same pan on low heat and add about half of the crab stock from earlier. Add half of the gochugaru, the smashed garlic cloves and the sesame oil into the stock while stirring. Bring to the boil and then reduce heat and simmer again briefly.

Add in the rest of the stock and add the radish. The radish takes the longest time to cook so this is added first. Bring the stock back to a boil and reduce the heat and then simmer for about 10 minutes.

Add the crabs, zucchini, chilli peppers and boil for about 5 minutes or until the crabs turn bright orange/red. Add the remaining gochugaru, light soy sauce and salt. Bring the soup back to a boil. Do a taste test and add more salt or soy if you want.

Finally, add in the doenjang paste, sake, the watercress and the chrysanthemum garland vegetables. Turn heat to low and cover for about 2 minutes. Turn heat off. Once the vegetables are soft, ladle soup into serving bowls and serve hot.

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Kay Heritagesaid...

Oh, my! This looks most scrumptious!

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Namisaid...

SUPER amazing photography Jen! My husband will be jealous of this dish. I developed some kind of allergy to crab (trust me I love fresh crabs) and I haven't eaten since several years ago. I wish I can eat this meal too... what a wonderful recipe!

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Gourmantinesaid...

Jen, this soup looks so beautiful, healthy and delicious! Love it!

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Tastes of Home (Jen)said...

thank you Kay!

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Tastes of Home (Jen)said...

Nami, thanks very much for your compliments :) Awww, that's too bad but you could possibly substitute with other kinds of seafood...

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Tastes of Home (Jen)said...

thank you Gourmantine!

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Xiaolu @ 6 Bittersweetssaid...

Mmm I love Korean food but have never heard of a crab soup -- this looks so yummy, Jen.

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Tastes of Home (Jen)said...

Thanks Xiaolu, it was good too, that is if you like the flavour of crabs :D

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Birain71said...

just made it tonight and it was truly a hit... I suddenly became better than my husband's coworkers' wives...hehehe I love your blog, Jen.... So thankful I came across to it.. Looking forward for more^^

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Tastes of Home (Jen)said...

Thanks for the feedback! Haha, funny huh? Glad you liked this simple soup and do let me know if you have any questions :D

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FAQs

Korean Spicy Crab Soup Recipe ~ 꽃게탕 (Kkot Geh Tang)? ›

Korean flower crabs (kkotge) are the most popular and well-loved ocean crabs in Korea. They are distinguished for being full of sweet meat and having a soft shell. It's best if you can find them fresh and live in a Korean market.

Are Korean flower crabs called Kkotge? ›

Korean flower crabs (kkotge) are the most popular and well-loved ocean crabs in Korea. They are distinguished for being full of sweet meat and having a soft shell. It's best if you can find them fresh and live in a Korean market.

What is the meaning of Kkotgetang? ›

Korean Crab Stew (Kkotgetang) is a spicy and comforting stew that's packed with flavor. Add vegetables such as zucchini and mushrooms or tofu for a heartier stew. Ingredients. 1-1.5 lbs frozen blue crab (aka Korean flower crab), cleaned. Optional: 1/2 lb shrimp, deveined.

What type of crab to use for raw marinated crab? ›

It's a pretty simple recipe, the most important part is getting fresh crabs. Korean Flower crabs (called kkotge) are best because the shell is soft and they are full of meat. But you can also use blue crabs, just be careful of your teeth and fingers!

How do you eat Korean crab side dishes? ›

Suck the crab flesh out of the legs, claws, and body. Put a few spoons of rice into the shell, and mix it up with the tomalley, roe and marinade in there. Eat it out of the shell with a spoon. Put some rice mixed with marinade on a sheet of roasted kim (seaweed paper), add some sliced cucumber (optional) and eat.

What is the difference between flower crabs and mud crabs? ›

Mud crabs are known to have meatier claws and are bigger as compared to the other crabs such as flower crabs, which are also perceived to have higher value, thus more expensive.

What is marinated crab called in Korea? ›

Gejang (Korean: 게장) or gejeot (게젓) is a variety of jeotgal, or salted fermented seafood in Korean cuisine, which is made by marinating fresh raw crabs in either ganjang (soy sauce) or a chili pepper powder based sauce.

What are the parasites in marinated crabs? ›

Raw or undercooked freshwater crab or crayfish can contain Paragonimus. For instance, dishes that marinate crab and crayfish with vinegar, wine, or brine to "chemically cook" them do not always kill the parasite; cooking adequately with heat does kill the parasite.

Can you use frozen crab for Korean marinated crab? ›

I used two pounds of frozen blue crab I bought from H Mart for $10. First rinse under cold water, cut sharp edges off and then soak in cold water and juice of one lime for 20 minutes to get of any fishy smell.

What does Korean raw marinated crab taste like? ›

Nothing compares to the buttery sweet creamy raw crab taste and unique contrast in flavors and textures, when eaten with rice. Known as gejang in Korean, it comes mostly in two flavors: gentle soy sauce seasoning or more strong sweet spicy red pepper marinade.

How do people not get sick from raw marinated crab? ›

To reduce the risk of foodborne illness, it is recommended to only consume marinated raw crab from reputable restaurants or sources. It is also important to ensure that the crab is fresh and has been properly handled and stored before being marinated. If the crab smells or looks off, it is best to avoid consuming it.

Is Korean raw marinated crab safe to eat? ›

The infection can be avoided by cooking crabs at a temperature of at least 145 degrees Fahrenheit. However, consuming uncooked crab, even that which has been marinated, carries a risk of lung fluke.

What is the common name for the flower crab? ›

Portunus pelagicus, also known as the blue crab, blue swimmer crab, blue manna crab and flower crab is a species of large crab found in the Indo-Pacific, including off the coasts Indonesia, Malaysia, Cambodia, Thailand, the Philippines, and Vietnam; and in the intertidal estuaries around most of Australia and east to ...

What is the Korean word for crab? ›

게 (ge) crab (noun)

What kind of crabs are in Korea? ›

The most important difference to note is that Korean blue crab (flower crab) is NOT the same as USA blue crab. The crabs used in Korea are called “ggot-gae” (꽃게). The shells are softer and the meat is a bit sweeter.

What is the zombie crab called? ›

Gecarcinus ruricola is a species of terrestrial crab. It is the most terrestrial of the Caribbean land crabs, and is found from western Cuba across the Antilles as far east as Barbados. Common names for G. ruricola include the purple land crab, black land crab, red land crab, and zombie crab.

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