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Taumali (tomalley)

Taumali is the green, creamy part found inside the crab shell, also called the hepatopancreas. Highly prized by food lovers, it is usually cooked in marinated crab preparations or in seafood soups.

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Ingredients

Ingredients

Spices & seasoning

On the side

Instructions

  1. Clean the crabs in cold water and carefully separate the shell from the body.
  2. Scoop the taumali out of the shell with a spoon, then set it aside in a cold bowl.
  3. Mix the soy sauce, gochugaru, syrup, garlic, ginger and sesame oil.
  4. Add the taumali to this sauce and gently mix until you have a smooth preparation.
  5. Leave to marinate in the fridge for 30 minutes before serving with white rice.

Variations and tips

Using what's available here. Use ready-cooked crab from the shop, taking care to choose one that is fresh and has no added paste.

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