A can of whelks (sea snails) is a convenient way to make golbaengi-muchim (seasoned whelks with vegetables in spicy, sweet, sour sauce). Canned whelks are easy to get at Korean grocery stores, and they’re inexpensive.

- Canned whelks
- Classified under: Seafoods
- Korean name: 골뱅이통조림
- Romanized: Golbaengi-tongjorim
- Wikipedia entry for canned whelks (golbaengi-tongjorim)
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Hello,
Was wondering, the can reads Bai Top Shell, not whelks. I just think Bai Top Shell sounds so much better than whelks.
thank you,
Jason