SCALLION GINGER CANTONESE CRAB
I don't claim that this Scallion Ginger Cantonese crab is an easy recipe to make, but follow these step-by-step directions and you'll be in for a real treat. This recipe tutorial will teach you how to prepare live crab for this iconic Cantonese crab dish.
Provided by Bill
Categories Fish and Seafood
Time 35m
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Clean and prep the crabs for cooking (see step-by-step instructions within this post).
- Take each of the crab halves and lightly dredge each large piece in a light coating of flour. Transfer to a clean plate along with the claws and shells. Sprinkle the remaining flour over the crab pieces.
- Heat a wok with 4 tablespoons of oil, spreading the oil around the wok so it heats evenly. You know you have reached the right temperature when you start to see just a little (not a lot!) of smoke on the sides of the wok. Now quickly place each of the large pieces of crab in the oil and spread the claws and shells around the outside portion of the wok. Next, quickly tilt the wok around in a circle to get the oil spread around to all of the crab pieces, keeping the heat on high. After another 15 seconds of this, use a spatula and roll the pieces around the oil for another 15 seconds. Turn off the heat and remove to a plate or small sheet pan.
- Clean the wok, add 2 tablespoons of oil and toss in the ginger pieces until they are just starting to caramelize (15 seconds) and then add half of the scallions - use the white pieces for this step.
- Keep the heat on high and move quickly to add the crab to wok and toss the crab around with your spatula to get some good sizzle. After about 10 seconds, add the wine in a circle around the pan and immediately cover the wok and turn the heat down to medium. Let the crab cook for 2-3 minutes. During this process, it is best to hold the cover and tilt the wok so the liquid hits the hot sides of the wok and you hear and see a sizzle generating that elusive "wok hay" flavor. If you have no sizzle, the heat is too low.
- Remove the cover and spread the rest of the scallions over the crab. Add the sugar, white pepper and soy sauce. Give everything a good mix for another 10 seconds. Plate and serve!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 392 kcal, Carbohydrate 10 g, Protein 18 g, Fat 29 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Cholesterol 36 mg, Sodium 1051 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 1 g, ServingSize 1 serving
CRACKED CRAB IN GINGER WINE SAUCE
I think Martin Yan's recipes are great. All the recipes I've tried from his various cookbooks have always turned out super. It's Dungeness season here in Northern California and Pacific Northwest and this one is not to be missed! The original recipe calls for 1/2 cup chopped ginger. I find 1/4 C to 1/3 C chopped ginger perfect for this recipe.
Provided by Rinshinomori
Categories Crab
Time 25m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- To clean the crab, pull of the top shell. Remove and discard the feathery off-white lungs and spongy parts under the shell. Break off the leg and claws and crack them with a mallet.
- If using Dungeness crab, cut the body into 4 pieces; if using blue crabs, cut the bodies in half.
- Dust the crab pieces with flour to coat lightly.
- Prepare the sauce: Stir the chicken stock, rice wine, green onions, basil, black vinegar, and soy sauce together in a bowl.
- Heat wok over high heat until hot. Add the oil and swirl to coat the sides. Add the coated crab pieces and stir fry for 1 minute. Add ginger and stir fry for 2 minutes.
- Pour in the sauce and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to a simmer, cover the wok, and cook stirring once, until the crab is heated through, approximately 4 minutes.
- Stir in the dissolved cornstarch and cook, stirring until the sauce boils and thickens, about 2-3 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 117.5, Fat 4.3, SaturatedFat 0.7, Cholesterol 24.9, Sodium 335.8, Carbohydrate 6.9, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 1.2, Protein 8.8
SOFT-SHELL CRABS WITH GINGER AND BLACK BEAN SAUCE
Steps:
- Trim off the outer thin feeler claws of the crabs. Cut the crabs in half crosswise through the center.
- Put 1/2 cup of the cornstarch in a dish and dip the cut part of each crab half in it. Shake off excess.
- Combine ginger, shredded lemon rind and red pepper. Set aside.
- Combine garlic, black beans and wine and set aside. Blend broth with minced lemon peel, oyster sauce, soy sauce, sugar and salt. Set aside.
- Heat fat for deep frying and when it is almost but not smoking, add half of the crab halves. Cook about three and one-half to five minutes or until red and crisp. Transfer to a sieve and drain. Cook the remaining crab halves. Drain.
- Heat remaining one-quarter cup oil in clean skillet or wok. When hot add ginger mixture and cook about 10 minutes. Add black bean mixture and cook, stirring, about 20 seconds. Add broth mixture and bring to a boil.
- Blend remaining cornstarch with water and stir it in. When thickened pour sauce over crabs. Garnish with coriander sprigs and serve.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 227, UnsaturatedFat 9 grams, Carbohydrate 17 grams, Fat 11 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 15 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 447 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams, TransFat 0 grams
STEAMED DUNGENESS CRAB WITH GINGER
Steps:
- Put water in the bottom of a steamer. Put the crabs on a plate and spread the wine, sliced ginger, and 1/4 cup soy sauce over them. Place in the steamer and cover; cook until the crabs are hot and cooked through, about 10 minutes. Meanwhile, combine the remaining ingredients to make a dipping sauce. Serve hot with the dipping sauce.
MALAYSIAN-STYLE GINGER-CHILE CRAB
Steamed crabs are great. But this recipe takes them a step further, into the luxurious, spicy territory of Malaysia, where the cooked crabs are sautéed fiercely with an enormous amount of chopped ginger and chiles, garlic and curry powder before you serve them under a spray of sliced scallions. Eat with your hands. All but the most fastidious eaters should consider wearing a bib.
Provided by John Willoughby And Chris Schlesinger
Categories dinner, main course
Time 1h20m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- If using live crabs, pour water in a large pot to a depth of 1 1/2 inches. Bring to a boil over high heat, add crabs, turn heat to medium-high, cover and steam until crabs are bright orange-red and all the blue-green color is gone, about 15 to 20 minutes. Remove from heat and rinse under cold running water. (If using precooked crabs, skip to Step 2.)
- Clean the crabs: Grasp the top shell at the front, pull it away from the body and discard it. Turn the crab over, pry off the triangular apron and discard it, along with the spongy white gills. Grab the legs and claws close to the body, twist them off, and crack the claws lightly with a hammer. Discard the legs (or, if you are a crab fanatic, suck the meat out of them). You want to end up with a body and 2 claws, including knuckles, from each crab. Snap the body in half, using a chef's knife to cut through the shell if necessary.
- In a large sauté pan, heat 2 tablespoons oil over high heat until it just begins to smoke. Add half the crab bodies and claws and sauté, tossing frequently with your tongs, for about 3 minutes. Add half of each of the remaining ingredients, except the salt and black pepper. Cook, stirring frequently, for 1 minute more.
- Remove everything from pan, add remaining 2 tablespoons oil, and repeat with remaining crabs and ingredients. Season with salt and black pepper. Serve warm or room temperature, with nutcrackers and picks.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 146, UnsaturatedFat 9 grams, Carbohydrate 6 grams, Fat 10 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 9 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 191 milligrams, Sugar 1 gram, TransFat 0 grams
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