Goatgaetang (Spicy Korean Crab Soup) Recipe

Name: Goatgaetang (Spicy Korean Crab Soup)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 crabs medium-sized, preferrably blue crab; 67 cups water; 1/4 radish small; 1 strip dashima sea kelp; 1 zucchini medium diced; 1 diced onion small; 6 red chili peppers green and; 2 stems green onion; 5 cloves minced garlic; 2 tablespoons gochugaru red chili pepper flakes; 1 tablespoon gochujang red chili pepper paste; 1 tablespoon soy sauce; 1 tablespoon roasted sesame seeds; salt; black pepper; chrysanthemum leaves optional; shrimps; scallops

Servings: persons

4 crabs medium-sized, preferrably blue crab
67 cups water
1/4 radish small
1 strip dashima sea kelp
1 zucchini medium diced
1 diced onion small
6 red chili peppers green and
2 stems green onion
5 cloves minced garlic
2 tablespoons gochugaru red chili pepper flakes
1 tablespoon gochujang red chili pepper paste
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon roasted sesame seeds
salt
black pepper
chrysanthemum leaves optional
shrimps
scallops

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1.To make a broth, add sea kelp, radish and soy sauce in six cups of water in a large pot.
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2.After cleaning and rinsing crabs thoroughly, cut crab into desired pieces.
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3.When the stock boils, add gochugaru, gochujang, and minced garlic.
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4.Add the crabs and cook for approx. 10 minutes.
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5.Add zucchini and onion, and cook for an additional 10 minutes.
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6.When all shells turn bright orange, add green onion, green and red chili peppers, sesame seeds and black pepper. Cook for another 5 minutes.
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7.Serve hot with white rice and side dishes.

113

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 crabs medium-sized, preferrably blue crab, 67 cups water, 1/4 radish small, 1 strip dashima sea kelp, and more.

Yes, Goatgaetang (Spicy Korean Crab Soup) falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Goatgaetang (Spicy Korean Crab Soup)

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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