Flower crab

Korean name: 꽃게
Romanized: Kkotge

Kkotge 꽃게

Korean flower crabs (kkotge) are the most popular and well-loved ocean crabs in Korea. They are distinguished for being full of sweet meat and having a soft shell.

It’s best if you can find them fresh and live, Korean markets also sell them frozen, too, which can be good in a pinch.

Posted on Saturday, September 17th, 2016 at 12:48 pm. Last updated on September 27, 2016.
Tagged: crab, 꽃게, flower crab, kkotge, Korean crab, Korean flower crab

Recipes that use flower crab (kkotge):

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Flower crab
Other English name(s): Korean crab, gazami crab, Japanese blue crab, horse crab
Scientific name: Portunus trituberculatus
Classified under: Seafoods