Stir-Fried Crab Curry (푸팟퐁커리): what it is and how to order it in Korea
A Thai dish of crab stir-fried in a mild, fragrant yellow curry sauce with egg and onion, rich and sweet rather than fiery. It is a popular easy entry into Thai food for Koreans and a comforting choice for visitors.
Say it to order
푸팟퐁커리 주세요
Pupatpong keori juseyo
Quick facts
How to eat it
Spoon the crab and egg over steamed rice and mix gently so the sauce coats every grain. Pick out crab meat carefully, as shells can hide in the dish.
Do
- Use the spoon to scoop rice and sauce together, as with other Thai rice dishes.
Don’t
- Don't leave crab shell fragments on the plate without asking staff where to put them.
Local tips
- Ask for it with soft-shell crab if you want less work picking meat from shells.
- The sauce is mild, so it is a good first Thai dish for anyone wary of chili.
Goes with
- Steamed rice
- Thai cucumber salad
- Thai iced tea
- Jasmine rice
Where to try it in Seoul
Questions
- How do you order Stir-Fried Crab Curry in Korean?
- Say “푸팟퐁커리 주세요” (Pupatpong keori juseyo).
- Is Stir-Fried Crab Curry spicy?
- Yes — about 1 out of 5 on the spice scale.
- How much does Stir-Fried Crab Curry cost in Korea?
- Usually ₩17,000–27,000.
- How do you eat Stir-Fried Crab Curry?
- Spoon the crab and egg over steamed rice and mix gently so the sauce coats every grain. Pick out crab meat carefully, as shells can hide in the dish.
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