Soraepogu Fish Market Visit: Blue Crab Freshness and Precautions for Using Gift Certificates

A recent visit to the Soraepogu Fish Market allowed for an inspection of the atmosphere in both the street stalls and the traditional market. The video from the YouTube channel 'Food Box' contains practical information for visitors, such as the freshness and price ranges of blue crabs, and whether gift certificates can be used depending on the specific market area.

Precautions when checking the price and freshness of street stall blue crabs

At the Soraepogu street stalls, blue crabs are being sold at low prices. In the video, the seller continued sales while emphasizing that the blue crabs have plenty of meat. However, in the case of street stalls, goods are often sold in large piles, making them highly susceptible to weather conditions. A characteristic feature is that as time passes, freshness decreases, and they can quickly become semi-fresh (sun-eo) fish.

Additionally, at the street stalls, female and male blue crabs are sometimes sold mixed together; in the case of female blue crabs, they were observed being sold at around 20,000 won per 1kg depending on their size. The video advises that while street stall prices may look very cheap on the surface, it is better to compare them with the traditional market before making a purchase decision, considering factors such as size distinction and freshness maintenance.

Traditional market gift certificate usage and seafood price status

Various payment methods can be utilized in the traditional market. In the traditional market, both the Korea Fisheries Festival Gift Certificate and the Onnuri Gift Certificate can be used. However, in some areas, such as shellfish stalls in the street stall section, the Onnuri Gift Certificate cannot be used, so it is necessary to check before visiting. The Korea Fisheries Festival Gift Certificate can be purchased every Thursday at 10:00 AM and 4:00 PM through the Biple Pay app, and it is scheduled to be issued only until the first week of October this year.

The price ranges for major seafood within the market are as follows. Based on the prices shown in the video, rockfish are in the range of 30,000 to 35,000 won, and flatfish are formed in the range of 35,000 to 40,000 won depending on size. Gizzard shad is between 10,000 and 20,000 won per fish depending on size, and is sometimes sold at a price that includes cleaning costs. Octopus was captured being traded at about 10,000 won for two. In addition, various price ranges are formed, such as items in the 40,000 won per 1kg range and gizzard shad sold in the 20,000 won per 1kg range.

How to enjoy rock oysters and Sambe-chaegul deliciously

The tasting process using the rock oysters and Sambe-chaegul purchased at the market was also revealed. Rock oysters are characterized by a flavor that fills the mouth, and Sambe-chaegul pairs well when eaten with pickles containing onions and mini onions. In particular, the video suggested a combination to enjoy oysters more deliciously by lightly adding mini onions, lemon, TABASCO sauce, Sriracha sauce, and Peat Whisky. The combination of Peat Whisky and oysters was introduced as a special recipe, recommending it because the pairing is very good.

If you need to shuck oysters yourself at home, it is convenient to prepare an oyster shucking knife in advance through online channels. Additionally, the method of pairing with Truffle House Sauce, which goes well with shrimp, was mentioned. The video creator stated that as of September, rock oysters provided overwhelmingly greater satisfaction in terms of taste than Sambe-chaegul. In the case of rock oysters, the feeling of them filling the mouth when put in is a characteristic, and it was mentioned that they can be received in a cleaned state through online ordering.