Daegejjim

About the dish

To eat, split the long legs lengthwise with scissors or a knife and open them up. Pick out the flesh and dip it in vinegar-soy sauce.

Key ingredient

Red snow crab (daege) — helps break down alcohol, making it a fine companion to drinks; taurine helps are traditionally valued for balanced blood sugar, while calcium and iron strengthen bones and muscles. Best in December, mainly from Sokcho.

Ingredients

Snow crab 450 g (1 crab), a little salt

Simple recipe

1. Scrub the crab clean with a brush and drain.
2. Place it in a steamer, sprinkle lightly with salt, cover and steam.

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