What's in it
Raw crab, soy sauce, garlic, ginger.
More about Soy-marinated Raw Crab
Female crabs full of roe are the most prized. Seosan and Yeosu are known for gejang. It is raw, so skip it if you avoid raw seafood.
Good to know
Mix the roe and juice with rice right in the shell.
Special diets and allergies
- Vegetarian: no — seafood is part of the dish.
- Pork: usually pork-free.
- Allergens: Crustaceans, Soy, Wheat / gluten.
Recipes vary between restaurants. If an ingredient matters to you, ask before you order — or show a diet card.
Quick answers
What is soy-marinated raw crab?
Raw crab marinated in soy sauce, nicknamed "rice thief".
Is soy-marinated raw crab spicy?
No — it is not spicy.
Is soy-marinated raw crab vegetarian?
No — seafood is part of the dish.
Does soy-marinated raw crab contain pork?
Usually pork-free.
Is soy-marinated raw crab gluten-free?
No — it usually contains wheat (gluten). Recipes vary, so ask if you need to avoid it.
What is soy-marinated raw crab called in Korean?
간장게장, pronounced “ganjanggejang”.