Daeha Gui

About the dish

Daeha, the large prawn, reaches its peak in autumn, when its flesh grows plump and sweet. Grilled whole over a bed of coarse salt, daeha gui is the season's simplest and best way to savor the prawn's natural sweetness.

Key ingredient

Shrimp — long known as a stamina food that strengthens vitality and the kidneys; its glycine calms the brain's alert state, so shrimp in the evening can help you sleep soundly. Best in September, mainly from the West Sea.

Ingredients

Main: large prawns (daeha), coarse salt · Seasoning: salt

Simple recipe

1. Clean the prawns and trim the whiskers.
2. Arrange them in a pan or on a bed of salt.
3. Cover and grill.
4. Flip once they turn red.
5. Serve with chojang dipping sauce.

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