Soft Shell Po Boy With Kimchi Slaw Recipes

HOISIN MARINATED CHICKEN WITH NAPA SLAW

Steps:

• Mix all ingredients together and marinate chicken, covered and refrigerated at least 4 hours, preferably overnight. On a hot grill, season chicken and cook through, about 8 minutes a side. Be careful not to burn the skin.
• SLAW: In a bowl, whisk together fish sauce, vinegar, chile flakes, basil and sugar. Toss together the vegetables together and add to vinaigrette. Toss well and check for seasoning. This should rest for 10 minutes before serving.

SOFT SHELL PO-BOY WITH "KIMCHI" SLAW

Steps:

• In a large bowl, mix flour and chile. Whisk in soda water until a pancake batter consistency is achieved. Completely coat the crab in the batter. Lightly drop in 350 degree F oil and fry for 4 to 5 minutes until golden brown. Season with salt and drain on paper towels.
• In a non-reactive saucepan, heat the vinegar, chile, salt and sugar until just boiling. Add the cabbage, carrots and garlic and simmer for only 3 minutes. Pull off the stove and let cool. Transfer to a glass container with an air tight lid. Store in refrigerator overnight. Will keep for 3 to 4 weeks as long as you do not introduce bacteria to it, ie. your finger.
• Plating: Place a small mound of slaw on the bottom piece of bread. Top with 1 crab and top with a little more slaw. Cover with top piece of bread and slice in half.

SOFT SHELL CRAB PO BOYS

Steps:

• In one bowl, beat together the eggs and milk.
• In another bowl, sift together the flour and baking powder.
• Season the cleaned crabs with salt and a generous amount of pepper.
• Dip crabs thoroughly in the egg mixture, then in the flour mixture. Set aside.
• Pour vegetable oil into a fry pan to about 1" deep. Heat to very hot.
• Cook crabs until golden brown, turning once, about 4-5 minutes on each side. Drain on paper toweling.
• Cut the toasted French bread into four pieces. Dress the bread of each sandwich with mayonnaise, lettuce and a couple slices of tomatoes. Place the two crabs inside each sandwich and season with a dash or two of hot sauce.