• Yeongdeok snow crab
    Yeongdeok snow crab
    • Where to buy it and ask questions
    • Department of Marine Affairs and Fisheries of the Yeongdeok-gun county office : (054) 730-6294
    • Ganggu Federation of Fisheries Cooperatives : (054) 732-9178
    • Chuksan Federation of Fisheries Cooperatives : (054) 732-5001
    • When : all year round
    • The name ‘daege’ originates not from the fact that it is big, but the fact that the legs extend straight out from the body like bamboo sticks. The flesh of the snow crab that is caught off the coast between Ganggu-myeon and Chuksan-myeon of Yeongdeok-gun in March and April, is chewier than crab meat from other places. So it is nationally popular. Usually it is caught between November and May of the following year, and around April 17th every year the Yeongdeok Snow Crab Festival is held in places like Ganggu Port for five days. You will have a great time eating and looking around at the Yeongdeok Snow Crab Cooking Contest, and free sampling corners.
      Yeongdeok snow crab has chewy flesh and is indescribably delicious. It is also full of nutrients. It is a local specialty of Yeongdeok which used to be presented to the king. It is mostly steamed, and it tastes wonderful since it is packed with savory flesh. You will also love the seasoned crab intestines mixed with rice. The snow crab potpourri is the top-class snow crab dish composed of gratin sushi, fries, grilled food, and laver rolls. The snow crab casserole is made by putting spices and condiments in the pot, and boiling it with various vegetables and snow crab. It tastes great, and there is no fishy smell.
  • Yeongdeok peaches
    Yeongdeok peaches
    • Where to buy it and ask questions
    • Department of Local Economy of the Yeongdeok-gun county office : (054) 730-6271
    • Yeongdeok Peach Agricultural Cooperative : (054) 734-2220
    • When : July ~ October
    • The peaches of Yeongdeok, which grow in the sandy soil next to the Oshipcheon River, are highly nutritious, exceptionally sweet, and taste great. Especially, since they are rich in vitamin C, they are good for skin health, prevention of geriatric diseases, and neutralization of such harmful substances as nicotine. In 1998 they were designated as an excellent agricultural product of Gyeongsang-bukdo.
  • Yeongdeok rice grown in an environment-friendly way
    Yeongdeok rice grown in an environment-friendly way
    • Where to buy it and ask questions
    • Byeonggok rice processing center : (054) 733-7291
    • Package : 4kg, 10kg, and 4kg gift (postal delivery possible)
    • Quality certification number : 16-17-14 (general cultivation)
    • We use only the clean water from the mountains and valleys to grow rice in the large fields next to the crystal clear sea. We are branding our rice: i.e. “Chilbo rice” grown in the Byeonggok area by means of Chitosan farming, “Yeongdeok no-chemical duck rice” grown in the Chuksan area by means of duck farming, and “Sun Gasari rice” produced in the Namjeong area by means of starfish farming. They are all environment-friendly, and their quality is strictly controlled and certified. Their quality is guaranteed by the county government.
  • Yeongdeok grapes
    Yeongdeok grapes
    • Where to buy it and ask questions
    • Department of Local Economy of the Yeongdeok-gun county office : : (054) 730-6271
    • Local agricultural cooperative for grapes : (054) 734-2220
    • When : September ~ November
    • Since there is plenty of sunshine all year round and the climatic conditions are favorable, Yeongdeok grapes are rich in sugar, pectin, and vitamins, and are very nutritional as well. Accordingly, they are very good for recovering from fatigue, skin health, and prevention of aging. In recent years they are growing in popularity as diet food.
  • Taurine eggs
    Taurine eggs
    • Where to buy it and ask questions
    • Eden farm : (054) 733-4804
    • When : All year round
    • The healthy element contained in the shell of Yeongdeok snow crab is mixed with chicken feed. Functional eggs can be produced from chickens grown this way. Taurine is added to the excellent nutrients of eggs for improved effect in protection of the liver, and prevention of geriatric diseases. The patent number is 10324 March 26, 1997.
  • Oshipcheon sweetfish
    Oshipcheon sweetfish
    • Where to buy it and ask questions
    • Mt. Hwarim Garden : (054) 734-1077
    • Department of Local Economy of the Yeongdeok-gun county office : (054) 730-6271
    • When : June ~ September
    • The Oshipcheon River originates from the valley in Mt. Daedun, and passes steep mountains and dark valleys before reaching Yeongdeok-eup. From there it flows into the East Sea at Ganggu port. It is an unpolluted river full of various freshwater fishes. It is particularly famous as the habitat of sweetfish. Oshipcheon sweetfish with golden stripes are so delicious and flavorful that it was presented to the kings in the Chosun Dynasty period. You can enjoy it raw, fried or boiled. Its watermelon taste is unique.
  • Dried herring
    Dried herring
    • Where to buy it and ask questions
    • Department of Local Economy of the Yeongdeok-gun county office : (054) 730-6294
    • When : December ~ February of the following year
    • Most of you are familiar with dried saury. To make dried herring, herring is tied with straw and dried for about 15 days in the winter sea breeze. It freezes at night, and thaws in the daytime for fermentation. It is the original dried herring with a spicy flavor. It is especially delicious if you eat it with vinegar and red pepper paste, and raw brown seaweed.
  • squid
    squid
    • Where to buy it and ask questions
    • Department of Local Economy of the Yeongdeok-gun county office : (054) 730-6294
    • When : All year round
    • Squid caught in the clean waters of the East Sea is dried in the cold and dry sea breeze. It is high in protein, low in calories and fat. It tastes as good as the squid from Ulreung Island. Half-dried squid and fully dry squid are available.
  • Yeongdeok brown seaweed
    Yeongdeok brown seaweed
    • Where to buy it and ask questions
    • Department of Local Economy of the Yeongdeok-gun county office : (054) 730-6294
    • When : All year round
    • Yeongdeok brown seaweed, picked in the clean waters of the East Sea, is rich in many nutrients such as vitamins, iodine and alginic acid. It helps prevent sclerosis of the arteries and high blood pressure, and is very good for your health. It is a traditional health food that is good for post-delivery recuperation and for convalescent patients.
  • Yeongdeok anchovy
    Yeongdeok anchovy
    • Where to buy it and ask questions
    • Ilcheong Marine Products : (054) 733-0600
    • When : All year round
    • Yeongdeok anchovies are processed immediately after it is caught to ensure freshness. It is high in nutrients like Calcium. It is especially good for osteoporosis. You can also enjoy raw anchovies at one of the local restaurants.