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Ganjang Gejang (간장게장)

Seafood

Raw crab cured in soy sauce — nicknamed 'the rice thief'.

Korean name
간장게장
Spice level
Not spicy
Flavor
briny · umami
Typically contains
shellfish, raw seafood
Vegetarian / vegan
Not vegetarian — meat or seafood is core to the dish
Also written as
gejang, kanjang gejang, soy marinated raw crab, soy sauce crab

Spice and flavor are editorial assessments of the standard version — individual restaurants and recipes vary. Ingredient notes are typical, not guaranteed: always check with the restaurant for allergies or dietary needs.

Nutrition

Calories88 kcal
Carbohydrate4.47 g
Protein12.25 g
Fat2.31 g
Sodium910 mg

Per serving (~100g): ≈88 kcal · sodium ≈910 mg (46% of the WHO daily guideline, 2,000 mg)

Per 100g · total serving 100g · Official data: National Integrated Food Nutritional Information Standard Data (Korea MFDS) (DB item: 게장_간장, synced 2026-07-17). Values vary by recipe and portion.

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