Korean Spicy Chili Crab (Gochujang Crab)

Ingredients

• 2–3 whole fresh crab, cleaned and cut into pieces

• 3 tbsp gochujang (Korean chili paste)

• 1 tbsp gochugaru (Korean chili flakes)

• 3 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 tbsp ginger, minced

• 2 tbsp soy sauce

• 1 tbsp rice vinegar

• 1 tbsp honey or sugar

• 1 tbsp sesame oil

• 2 tbsp vegetable oil

• 1 green chili, sliced

• 1 red chili, sliced

• 1 tbsp sesame seeds

• 2 green onions, chopped

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Instructions

1. Prepare the Crab

1. Clean the crab thoroughly.

2. Cut it into medium pieces so the sauce can coat the meat well.

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2. Make the Sauce

In a bowl combine:

• gochujang

• gochugaru

• soy sauce

• rice vinegar

• honey

• sesame oil

Mix until smooth.

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3. Cook the Aromatics

1. Heat vegetable oil in a wok or pan.

2. Add garlic and ginger and sauté until fragrant (about 30 seconds).

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4. Cook the Crab

1. Add crab pieces and stir-fry for 3–4 minutes.

2. Pour in the chili sauce and toss to coat evenly.

3. Add sliced chilies and cook another 4–5 minutes until the crab is fully cooked.

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5. Finish

Sprinkle with:

• sesame seeds

• chopped green onions

Serve hot.

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✅ Flavor profile

• Spicy

• Slightly sweet

• Umami-rich

• Perfect with steamed rice.