Korean Soy Sauce Marinated Crab

Ingredients

• 2 medium fresh crabs, cleaned
• 1 cup soy sauce
• 1 cup water
• 1 cup rice wine
• 1 cup sugar
• 5 cloves garlic, sliced
• 1 inch ginger, sliced
• 2 pieces red chili peppers, sliced
• 1 stalk green onion, cut into 1-inch pieces

Method

1. 01
   Clean the crabs thoroughly by removing the gills and rinsing under cold water. Cut the crabs into manageable pieces, separating the claws and bodies.
2. 02
   In a large bowl, combine soy sauce, water, rice wine, and sugar. Stir until the sugar is completely dissolved.
3. 03
   Add the sliced garlic, ginger, red chili peppers, and green onion to the soy sauce mixture.
4. 04
   Place the crab pieces into a large container or pot, ensuring they are evenly distributed.
5. 05
   Pour the soy sauce mixture over the crabs, making sure all pieces are submerged. Use a plate to weigh down the crabs if necessary.
6. 06
   Cover and refrigerate for at least 24 hours to allow the flavors to fully penetrate the crab meat.
7. 07
   After marinating, remove the crabs from the refrigerator and let them come to room temperature before serving.
8. 08
   Serve the marinated crabs with steamed rice and a side of kimchi for a complete Korean meal.