- Difficulty
- hard
- Serving
- 2
- Time
- 35 mins
Ginger and Scallion Crab is a delectable Chinese seafood dish that balances the bold flavours of ginger and scallions with the sweet and tender crab meat. Here's a recipe to help you prepare this delicious dish:
Ingredients
- 3 large crabs (about 2 pounds each), cleaned and cut into pieces
- 4-5 cloves garlic, minced
- 2-inch piece of fresh ginger, julienned
- 4-5 stalks of fresh scallions, cut into 2-inch pieces
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 tablespoons Shaoxing wine (or dry sherry)
- 2 tablespoons light soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- Salt and white pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water (for thickening)
- Fresh cilantro leaves for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Clean and Prepare the Crab: If you haven't already, clean and prepare the crabs by removing the top shell, gills, and any innards. Cut each crab into pieces, separating the claws and legs.
- Blanch the Crab: In a large pot of boiling water, blanch the crab pieces for about 1-2 minutes until they turn bright red. Drain and set aside.
- Stir-Fry: Heat a wok or a large wok over high heat. Add the vegetable oil and swirl it around to coat the wok.
- Aromatics: Add the minced garlic and ginger to the hot wok. Stir-fry for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Crab Pieces: Add the blanched crab pieces to the wok and stir-fry for a couple of minutes to coat them with the aromatic flavors.
- Deglaze with Wine: Pour in the Shaoxing wine (or dry sherry) and stir-fry for another minute.
- Seasoning: Add the light soy sauce, sugar, salt, and white pepper to the wok. Continue to stir-fry for a few minutes, making sure the crab pieces are evenly coated with the sauce.
- Scallions: Add the scallion pieces to the wok and stir-fry for another 1-2 minutes until they become slightly wilted.
- Thickening: Drizzle the cornstarch-water mixture into the wok. Stir continuously until the sauce thickens and coats the crab pieces nicely.
- Final Touch: Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed. You can add a bit more soy sauce, sugar, or white pepper to suit your taste.
- Serve: Transfer the Ginger and Scallion Crab to a serving dish. Garnish with fresh cilantro leaves if desired.
- Enjoy: Serve your flavourful Ginger and Scallion Crab hot, paired with steamed rice or noodles.
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At the heart of our family, Ginger and Scallion Crab isn't just a dish; it's a weekend tradition. When Dad rolls back home after his work travels in mainland China, Mom whips up this delightful crab delight. We pair it with ice-cold beer (even before I was technically old enough), making it a ritual that's all about the simple joys of family togetherness and love.
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