Steamed Crabs
35 min
This is a fantastic way to prepare crabs when in-season. They are simply steamed and served with a seasoned dipping sauce and Chinese black vinegar.
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Ingredients
Serves: 3 - 4
- 1kg crabs, cleaned
- 1 tablespoon Shaoxing wine
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped ginger
- 1 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 3 1/2 tablespoons Chinese black vinegar
- sugar to taste
- monosodium glutamate (MSG) to taste
Method
Prep:15min ›
Cook:20min ›
Ready in:35min
- Make the sauce by heating the sesame oil in a small saucepan for 15 seconds. Add the soy sauce, sugar, MSG, Shaoxing wine and heat for 15 seconds more. Pour into a bowl and add ginger, set aside.
- Pour some black vinegar into a separate bowl and set aside.
- Steam the crabs over high heat for 15-20 minutes or until they are cooked through. Transfer to a serving plate and serve with sauce and vinegar.
Ingredients
Shaoxing wine, Chinese black vinegar and monosodium glutamate can be purchased in Chinese/Oriental speciality shops or online.
