The representative temple that shows the beauty of Buddhist culture, Ssangye temple. Way to Ssangye temple. Every spring, many people visit the 4-kilometer long cherry blossom road and sweet pear flowers. They are all reminiscences of Hadong.
Along with corbicula, another delicacy that Seomjin River presents is Chinese mitten crab. It is a freshwater crab, living only in the clean water. Although its size is small, its deep and refreshing taste is really special. Compared to the past, the amount of Chinese mitten crab captured in Seomjin River is considerably reduced, so the name of Chinese mitten stew is also being forgotten. But, it is still Hadong's special delicacy you can't taste anywhere else, attracting the gourmets.
To make the Chinese mitten crab stew, you have to select the indigenous Chinese mitten crab. You have to select only the Chinese mitten crab that has rounded square body shape and tough-looking legs with soft hairs. Then put the traditional seasonings including soy bean paste and soy sauce to boil up to the seasonings are instilled into the inner flesh. As the final touch, add assorted vegetables. then the Chinese mitten crab is finished.
Chinese mitten crab captured in the clean Seomjin River has tougher shell than the sea crabs. In particular, its unique flavor and refreshing taste in the stew is really excellent.
Although it looks like fish stew, Chinese mitten crab stew boasts of its unique flavor and taste different from common fish stew. People here in Hadong say that chewing it all is the best way to enjoy the stew. The charm from Chinese mitten crab stew with deep and refreshing taste. You will regret if you miss it!
It's traditional but uniquely refreshing taste! Isn't it the special delicacy you can taste under the flower shadow along Seomjin River?
“Flavor and taste of Chinese mitten crab is good and spicy. I didn't know that there is another rice-thief than soy-sauced crab. Spicy and refreshing taste. Come to Hadong to taste Chinese mitten crab stew!"