Spicy Marinated Crab (Yangnyeom Gejang), Thawing in Soju for the Second Round Removes Any Fishy Smell Cleanly

Steps

1. 1

   Thaw the frozen blue crabs in cold water for 1 hour (first thaw).

2. 2

   Submerge about 2/3 in soju and thaw for 1 more hour (second thaw).

3. 3

   Finely chop green onion and green onion shoots, then mix into the seasoning (soy sauce, red pepper powder, sugar, minced garlic, minced ginger, toasted sesame seeds, mirin, MSG).

4. 4

   Scrub the thawed crabs clean with a toothbrush and separate the shell from the body.

5. 5

   Spoon 2 tablespoons of seasoning into each crab shell, then coat the rest of the crab body with seasoning and mix well to finish.