CHILI CRAB

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Provided by Hinnerk von Bargen

Categories     Wok     Egg     Garlic     Ginger     Stir-Fry     Dinner     Crab     Chile Pepper     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

8 soft-shelled crabs, cleaned, or 2 whole Dungeness crabs
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 (3-inch) knob ginger, minced (about 3 tablespoons)
5 cloves garlic, minced (about 2 tablespoons)
3 to 4 fresh red bird's-eye chiles, seeded and minced
1 tablespoon Chinese fermented black beans or black bean sauce
1 tablespoon shaohsing rice wine or sherry
1/2 cup plain tomato sauce, purchased or homemade
1/4 cup mild chili sauce, such as Heinz
1 tablespoon sugar
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper
2 teaspoons cornstarch
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
1 scallion, thinly sliced on bias
Accompaniments: steamed Chinese buns or baguette slices

Steps:

  • If using Dungeness crabs, using cleaver or large chef's knife, cut in half lengthwise and remove back shell and spongy green matter. Remove claws from body section and, using back of cleaver or chef's knife, crack in several places. Cut each body section into 2 or 3 pieces, leaving legs attached. Rinse all pieces thoroughly and pat completely dry.
  • In wok or large skillet over moderate heat, heat oil until hot but not smoking. Add ginger, garlic, and chiles, and stir-fry until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add black beans and stir-fry several seconds. Add crab and stir-fry until meat begins to turn opaque, about 1 minute. Stir in rice wine, tomato and chili sauces, sugar, salt, pepper, and 1 cup water. Bring to boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer, uncovered, stirring frequently, until crab meat is fully cooked, 3 to 4 minutes.
  • In small bowl, whisk together cornstarch and 2 tablespoons water. Stir into crab mixture in pan and simmer, uncovered, until sauce thickens, about 1 minute. Stir in eggs and simmer, uncovered, until bits of egg are fully cooked, about 1 minute. Stir in cilantro and scallion. Serve immediately with steamed Chinese buns or baguette slices.

issa chan
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This chili crab is delicious!


Anika Aktar
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This chili crab is amazing!


Renson Nyaravi
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This chili crab is the best! The sauce is so flavorful and the crab is cooked to perfection.


ali butt 302
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This chili crab is delicious! The sauce is flavorful and the crab is cooked perfectly.


GN nirdosh
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This chili crab is amazing! The sauce is flavorful and the crab is cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Sada Sada
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I love this chili crab recipe! The sauce is so delicious and the crab is cooked perfectly. I always get compliments when I make this dish.


Lorrie Freiler
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This chili crab is the best I've ever had. The sauce is so flavorful and the crab is cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.


Nathaniel Beharry
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I've made this chili crab recipe several times now and it always turns out great. The sauce is flavorful and the crab is cooked perfectly. I highly recommend this recipe.


Rethabile Lehakwe Keme
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This recipe is a keeper! The chili crab was so good that I couldn't stop eating it. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Jouria Juma
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I made this chili crab last night and it was a hit! My family loved it. The sauce was delicious and the crab was cooked just right.


Bhatt Lalit
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This chili crab recipe is amazing! The sauce is so flavorful and the crab is cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


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