Ganjang-gejang (Raw crabs marinated in soy sauce: 간장게장)

Full recipe, back story & tips: www.maangchi.co...
Raw crabs marinated in soy sauce (ganjang-gejang) has been one of the most requested recipes over the years, as suggested to me by the many many people who have tried it and loved it, or seen it on TV and been curious.
It took me years to prefect this recipe, with much trial and error! Check out my website to read these stories, get the full recipe, and to get tons of good tips on how to make awesome ganjang-gejang.
www.maangchi.co...
Happy cooking!

[@UPTOWNS0]

Hi maangchi, can you tell me wich brand of soya sauce you use? Is it light soya? Dark soya? 😢

[@Maangchi]

I use sempio but you can use other brands, too. www.maangchi.com/ingredient/soy-sauce

[@emizz304]

Thank youuuu so much!! 💗

[@MarkWiens]

That looks marvelous!!!

[@Tam55511]

Mark Wiens I can't believe you watch maangchi too.Mark wiens, I watch your travel video too.

[@mayacruz2800]

Me too i cant believe you watch maangchi like us... hahaha

[@ryancayabyab5593]

Hi Idol :)

[@poutukumoe5857]

Great to see Mark here!! Of course, he loves chillies , anything spicy lol

[@suyudon]

Oh Hi Mark!! 😍

[@bong022672]

Your knifing skills is amazing i love how you chop it slow then really fast

[@JK-fp1pn]

This Ganjang-gejang reminds me of my childhood memory that my grandma in South Korea used to make this one all the time whenever I visited her! Now I can make this by myself! I appreciate at it, Maangchi:)

[@Maangchi]

Oh, you know about this food. Great!

[@zulwhitewhitezul5470]

where are u staying J K...?

[@sheryl3761]

Anyone here because of Hwasa of Mamamoo?

[@NellielSama91]

sheryl no me too...😏😊lol

[@woongies_]

sheryl OMG I thought I was the only one. Fuhh. The way she suck the crab makes me drooling. I'm gonna to try this

[@nurhusnahumairabintimuhamm9708]

sheryl omggg meeee 😂😂😂

[@AB-ip2ct]

Me 😂

[@neesfia]

Me!!! 😂😂😂

[@Maangchi]

Greek caption was submitted by Sofia Anna! Thank you very much, Sofia!

[@luphi4124]

Maangchi vietsub 😭

[@vachtranthuoanluaaobangomo243]

Maang chi vietsub, please! I’m from Vietnamese.

[@shanikim5447]

I'm Korean and I should not be watching this at 11 pm especially when i can eat like 20 of these crabs. ASKFJHKGJ SO GOOD.

[@berryberry96]

YES. the best way to eat this is to spoon some rice into the shell and mix the crab+rice+sauce together. okay im making this right now bye

[@Maangchi]

berryberry96 You know about this dish. : )

[@berryberry96]

Maangchi yes its a childhood favorite of mine! I just wish I could make this again but crabs arent really fresh during this season especially where i live

[@rosariofinocchiaro4382]

+Maangchi you're soo pretty, and smart!

[@TungNguyen-ge7ec]

Last rose of summer;

[@tanphamminh954]

berryberry96 d

[@daretodream3770]

Learning how to make Ganjang Gejang because it’s so difficult to get find an eatery where they serve this! Love how you clearly explain each step. Hope I succeed!

[@pimmmms]

Where i am from ( Thailand) we use fish sauce to marinate our crabs and top them with generous amounts of spicy and sour (seafood sauce). Marinated Raw Crabs is my all time favourite dish! I'd love to try Korean version of yours as well, by just looking at the dish my mouth is drooooolinggggggg :p yum yum! Thanks for sharing Maangchi, you rock as always

[@meiylodiy]

Ah yes!! Maangchi!! My Korean culture teacher showed us your videos and it was amazing how fun the videos were!! I’m glad you exist haha.

[@CocoyMoya1985]

I've tried this recipe with shrimp rather than crabs because it's more readily available and it was sooo delicious

[@Well0Being]

I love how you say "freeze them" to get them "ready". I feel so sorry killing the crabs, my mom used to open them alive! AH!! But I like your method better!! Good tip!

[@hermescarraro3393]

Well... That's... Disturbing... Did that stuff scar you for life? 😂

[@DD-gc2nq]

anita saenz how cruel

[@kiroropupper3914]

I don't think freezing them actually kills them. Blue crabs might be different but I know the dungeoness and king crabs we have available in my area live in near frozen waters so freezing them just makes them slower not dead.

[@maxsson1188]

@@kiroropupper3914 she said to make them "sleep"

[@alligatormonday6365]

@@kiroropupper3914 these blue crabs are not cold water native, freezing 100% kills them. Humanely too, they go into torpor and just never wake up.

[@ericasayshello2507]

Watching this in anticipation of a trip I'm making to Gwangjang Market later today to find these beautiful crabs! love your videos maangchi ❤️❤️

[@박유정-w9y1d]

요리 정말 잘하시네요. 대단하십니다!

[@Maangchi]

박유정 감사합니다!

[@madamkeo3185]

I'm not sure about the syrup. What kind of syrup? Rice syrup?

[@wans4739]

She always use rice syrup

[@loheewei6363]

It replaces sugar

[@pulsaltinglynx3627]

it is slowly fermented rice starch by amylase so that it become sweet and sticky. usually sells in korean and Chinese market.

[@mssheepzzzz]

Omg I’m pregnant now but can’t wait to try this after birth!! Thank you for this recipe!! I love raw food lol

[@taayyiba]

Woooooow!! Thanks so much I will try this my bf and father will love this . Both have travelled to Korea , Japan .. So they will love it

[@7angetwilz]

Wow! 8 years ago I made Gangjang-Gejang watching your video. I really hope to see the spicy version too Maangchi. 🙏🏻 who knows, you might have your version because it is always delicious when you eat it 😋 🤤🤤

[@Maangchi]

Korean caption was submitted by one of my volunteer caption translators! Thanks a lot!

[@nunusmemories3525]

Maangchi can you please give me all of the soy sauce brand and another sauce which just red that you put in. I️ dont know what is it? Is it the hot sauce or honey?

[@햇감자불어먹는무민]

세상에, 팬 될 것 같아요. 외국인들한테 우리 음식을 알려주셔서 정말 감사합니다. 구독했어요ㅠㅠㅠ

[@shysensei2348]

1 plate of rock.. I laughed so hard at that. You're so cute maangchi. ❤️

[@youngandsarah]

간장게장 I made it. My husband and my girls love it.. 감사합니다. It's easy to follow your recipe. 갑시다 또 안하세요? 또 하시면 you should come visit Colorado Springs Colorado.

[@별바다-h4m]

게딱지를 떼서 씻는 이유가 있으신가요?? 다른데서는 게딱지를 안떼어내고 담그는거 같던데 이유가 궁금해용 (ㅅ ㅓㄹ얼마 외쿡새럄들이 쌀와있눈 게를 간장에 담근다고 짠ㅇ ㅣㄴ하다고 하알까봐아 그런가유 ㅠ)

[@Maangchi]

좋은 질문입니다. 게딱지를 열어보면 속 아가미 부분을 보시면 검정색 뻘 모래가 끼어있어요. 그리고 가끔 기생충도 있어요. 그래서 저는 깨끗이 씻고 간장을 부어만듭니다.

[@별바다-h4m]

아하..뻘과 모래 기생충이라니..!! 답변감사합니다

[@jellofel8138]

I'm from Shanghai and we eat marinated fresh water crabs too. But fresh water crabs must be soaked in marinade with strong liquor, so that the crabs are well cooked, and the crab roe is amazing!

[@1234567hanon]

是叫醉蟹嗎？

[@jellofel8138]

Hanon Poon 沒錯！

[@momoya48621]

망치언니 너무 좋아요💕 어쩜 이리 요리를 잘하시나요! 설명도 쉽고 간단하고!!

[@melodyrainbow100]

Cheon song yi ate something like this in my love from another star!

[@chicagoguy81]

this is my mothers favorite dish. I plan on making this for her. Thank you Maangchi Kim

[@uwuben]

Wow first video I'm watching from this channel and I'm thoroughly impressed! 1. Delicious food. 2. Surprisingly very good command of English. 3. Clean! 4. Very charming lady!

[@TheThitiporn]

I wanna try this! In Thailand we eat raw crab too! We eat with spicy sauce. And we put it in Som-Tam (spicy papaya salad). My mouth is watering (￣◇￣;)

[@dominicdo2719]

She was so adorable when she said, "This is my precious rock"

[@micro-babe]

I definitely have to try this! I'm from Maryland so I love crabs. I'm always up for trying crabs in a different way.

[@athanasia4878]

micro-babe please tell us how it goes!

[@20172017]

micro-babe do it 👏

[@MonroeSmithManor]

micro-babe Same here from Maryland. When I was in 5th grade my best friend was from Korea… And I remember her family eating this however I didn’t realize it was raw. I can’t wait to try it! It looks delicious.

[@oneilbuchanan8377]

@@MonroeSmithManor how did it go?

[@Neky_Hina]

This is defifnetely "Holy Crab"!

[@TheSquishyMonster]

Dad and I go nuts over this stuff!!!

[@REALtalkRenataTV]

8:34 first delicious bite😋

[@ladyzkmr11]

I have to say THANK YOU for all the great videos u make. U're the only person who gives me motivation to cook. I used to live in Korea and now im finally able to cook some korean foods. PLEASE, for your next videos can u teach how to cook " 제육덮밥 " its one of my favorite meal so i would love to learn it since i live in france and i cant order this plate anymore at 김밥전국 ㅠㅠ

[@themostamazingchick]

oh my gosh this is amazing. I saw in the drama My Love From The Stars 전지현 was eating the rice with marinated crabs and eating warm rice with marinated crab roe in the crab shell is just so delish!!! I was just wondering, do you have children? if you do, they're so lucky to be able to enjoy all the delicious food you make!!!

[@TomoMomoDomo]

Never knew blue crabs can be eaten raw like that. Pretty awesome. Would totally try it!

[@michaellovemimi6602]

when i was in Korea, i really wanted to try. but didn't have the chance to go. hope i can try it next time!!

[@patroclus8891]

You look like a really kind lady. Thank you for making videos :)

[@diaryeryanii8256]

Thanks maangchi, your recipes as alway give me inspire for making delicious meals

[@richardiiramos8026]

Did anyone also say "Awwww... bye little crabs. Thanks for your lives." before they were put in the freezer? Hahaha poor but yummy crabs. Nice dish, Maangchi!

[@tobiastae7598]

In Cambodia we call it salted crab. We just used a lot of fish sauce. And put the live crab in and let marginated.

[@foodiedna126]

+Tobias Tae Does it die in the marinade?

[@tobiastae7598]

Yes it does.

[@foodiedna126]

Ok thanks.

[@MrCyndubu]

Maangchi you got prettier day by day. I love your reciepe i've tried most of them and they are delicious! ♥♥♥♥♥♥

[@tigerex777]

I can probably eat this for week non-stop

[@IGNITEDASMR]

Delicious maangchi!!!! My favorite recipe of yours :) please more raw recipes ♥♥

[@RobertRiley-xr9mn]

HI MAANGCHI, huge fan. Ive been following you since 2009. can you use sugar substitute for marinade? Love you tons!

[@meliasmaysho6560]

I love watching you videos.i love the way you cook and eat it look healthy

[@yoyostube]

omg, i have been craving for marinated crabs for ages!!!! you saved my life~~~

[@bamcorilla8783]

Hi im a super fun of yours im a pinoy/ filipino. WoW! crabs love it super here in philippines we cook it different way but my favorite is : Crabs in coconut milk try it i will promise you will love it

[@thai33oz]

Idk how this popped up in my recommendations, but I'm glad it did

[@kyuutatsu]

I won't eat crabs but I love this video so much! Maangchi makes it sound sooo delicious!

[@aipheng4360]

When u ate that crab and said "oh my god so good" I was like "oh my god, really good" I don't dare to eat raw crab!

[@hamsunpil85]

어느 순간부터 갑각류 알러지가 생겨서. 어릴때 먹었던 게장맛이 정말 그립네요.ㅠㅠ 대리만족하고 갑니다!!

[@MrOshizushi]

Could you please show how to make a raw crab in kochujang sauce? I can't get enough of that. If you could, I'm greatly appreciated. Thank you.

[@saprater25]

I want to make this soon, but it looks a but different than what I've eaten. For one thing, it's sweet. For another, the marinade isn't salty. What I had was salty and had to have the crabs pickle longer.

[@richardjeun]

I thought you have to wait at least 2 - 3 days before eating. My mother makes this and she separates the sauce with the crabs after 3 days and she boils the sauce, cools it, and combine with the crabs again for one day before eating. I asked her why, but she’s not sure why. Is it safe to eat after 24 hours? Also, I made this and used a sandwich bag filled with water instead of using a stone because my container is square shaped.

[@제정은-f7j]

The brine gets diluted as the moisture from the crabs seeps out from osmosis. Bacteria can start growing at this stage. The second boil is to kill off these bacteria.

[@kevinlau6372]

my favorite Korean dish.

[@MsJaoX]

I love ganjang gejang! I've been thinking of making it at home... LOVE your video! and your ganjang gejang! looks so good! I'm hungry~~~

[@-toast-1099]

What type of crab is that? Love the vid ❤️

[@nicadoen2338]

im making it now, i wanna taste it for the first time. Thank you. Cant wait next 2 days

[@Ftsqrl]

that's art right there. would definitely try one if i visit south korean someday

[@heesign1612]

Definitely my fav food.... I know people dont usually eat raw crabs, but plz try !!!!!!

[@MissHollyMoon]

I cook with crab all the time. But ive never tried raw crab. I will be trying this soon. 😀

[@ryanleacock7741]

This recipe look delicious. Also your makeup looks flawless. Glad I stumbled across your videos. I've been trying to watch all your videos.

[@blackpprs1893]

maaangchi, I wish I know someone like you here to make this😣!

[@tienngo1376]

Maangchi make a cooking video how to make spicy raw marinated blue crabs! I love spicy one!

[@borahae5129]

now that I've tried tteokbokki, korean pancake, hotteok, and kimchi stew, this is next on my list.

[@420hansol]

Took me some time to get used to it but damn! It's so good!!!

[@minaakbaraly2777]

Je t'adore... Merci pour la recette... Tu parles bien et merci pour la traduction en français.... Merciiii bisou 😘 😘 ta cuisine est au top !!!! Bravo

[@ashmoreitz9691]

you are my new favorite youtuber. love your food and the way you donr the presentasion. 😙😘😘

[@ashmoreitz9691]

done

[@hs-ism]

Came here after watching hwasa

[@cl03cl]

Hafizah S haha same

[@anastasiasilva3195]

You make me laugh, I love your recipes and your humor :)

[@jw-sw4qm]

왜 복어 회 뜨는거 보고있었는데 이게 추천영상으로 뜨지 배고프게

[@shubhicutie]

I am also crazy about crabs

[@lameve30]

Wow.. This looks... Interesting! I never have any raw crab in my life!

[@Stiasteny]

The thought of them being alive was scary, but I am so curious how they taste! It looks delicious.

[@ErnestoTani]

I'm not korean. But I want to try that recipe. Looks so nice!

[@SplashAttackTCG]

You can also steam crab and then have them with soy sauce or fish sauce.

[@tippyh4639]

wow never know how to prepare blue carp till NOW! thanks friend, love u!

[@dae3xt]

one of my favorite foods. so gooooood

[@Nauibyul]

I am so happy to learn recipes from you and I bought your book the best choice I made. Great recipes and it’s delicious!!❤️❤️❤️

[@김은하-y1p]

오~간장게장 정말 좋아해서 두번 시도해봤는데 다 실패 했었답니다 ㅜㅜ 망치님 레시피로 다시한번 도전 해볼께요 감사합니다!♡♡♡

[@gwendoline636]

can i use pear instead of apple?

[@desmondsannicolas6119]

Gwendoline I believe that would work fine. but it would have a milder flavor than if you used a Fuji apple. Korean pear if you can find it.

[@gwendoline636]

Desmond San Nicolas thanks for the info. Now I need to find blue crab. We can only get flower crab and mangrove crab here

[@desmondsannicolas6119]

Gwendoline I have noticed from living on both east and west coasts that belie crab is very popular and wilt available. or average crab will work fine. I wouldn't use a king crab or others of that nature cause it more about the body not the claw meat. hope I was helpful! !

[@desmondsannicolas6119]

Gwendoline blue*

[@gloriachoi3663]

I tried making this first time on my own today - my mum or grandma would always prepare this dish during summer after we catch crabs at the beach, but I have since moved out and was craving this! I didn't realise how stressful it was opening up the crab though D: Even though I put them into the freezer for 2 hours, the bigger one was still moving a little bit T_T eventually my boyfriend stepped in and did that bit for me while I cried for the crab lol :3 I'm marinating them now using your recipe though! Looking forward to it ^^

[@quynhtrangdao9436]

I made this today but I substituted corn syrup for rice syrup. Is it alright if I do that? My problem was it was very salty so I ended up using 2 cup of syrup to finally taste the sweetness. I have never eat this so I’m not sure how it should taste like. I can’t wait to try it tomorrow!

[@suriyanichow]

It should be taste salty over sweetness

[@boobookittifukk]

Tasted this dish for the first time at a Korean BBQ near where I live and yep, I'm hooked. Can't wait to go back again!

[@Thai8800]

This is different and I love it!

[@hansu03]

밥도둑!

[@Chiyokasbc]

“Thank you rock!” Lol I love you!

[@sionara11]

this looks amazing will definitely try it

[@Darxxana_444]

Namjoon has left the chat

[@dilxh6640]

dariana perezcarballo Meanwhile Namjoon asking Jin to do it 😹

[@lalianaischannel5964]

I’m here because of the k-drama “When the Camellia Blooms” and boy am I hungry now 🤣

[@angelaquek8094]

Would you be able to share how to me spicy raw crab recipes too? I really love your recipes ☺️

[@sanshine28]

Really want to try this!

[@eastbtm6531]

Wow! Look delicious, never tried before.

[@yoyotunes54]

Wow I've never heard of this this looks so good

[@mohdfirdausmohdfaizal1395]

wow!! i like it..i want to try make this Ganjang genjang....

[@HuongNguyen-ku2nb]

how much ml for a cup ??

[@Maangchi]

My 1 cup is 240 ML. Happy cooking!

[@stephabunch]

i love the spicy version of this!!!! forgot the name, need to ask my mom. probably bibim gejang