
Korean Spicy Flower Crab Stew (Kkotgetang, 4 Servings)
A Korean kkotgetang simmering cleaned flower crab, radish and squash in a doenjang-gochujang broth. Thaw frozen crab in the refrigerator and cook until its meat is opaque.
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A Korean kkotgetang simmering cleaned flower crab, radish and squash in a doenjang-gochujang broth. Thaw frozen crab in the refrigerator and cook until its meat is opaque.

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