Cracked Crab In Ginger Wine Sauce Recipe

Name: Cracked Crab In Ginger Wine Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 dungeness crabs (already cooked) or 4 blue crabs (already cooked); flour, for dusting; 1/2 cup chicken stock; 1/4 1/4 cup sake or 1/4 cup dry sherry; 6 green onions, trimmed and cut diagonally into 1-inch lengths; 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped; 2 teaspoons chinese black vinegar or 2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar; 2 teaspoons soy sauce; 1 tablespoon oil; 1/4 - 1/3 cup fresh gingerroot, minced; 1 tablespoon cornstarch, dissolved in; 2 tablespoons water

Servings: persons

1 dungeness crabs (already cooked) or 4 blue crabs (already cooked)
flour, for dusting
1/2 cup chicken stock
1/4 1/4 cup sake or 1/4 cup dry sherry
6 green onions, trimmed and cut diagonally into 1-inch lengths
1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
2 teaspoons chinese black vinegar or 2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
2 teaspoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon oil
1/4 - 1/3 cup fresh gingerroot, minced
1 tablespoon cornstarch, dissolved in
2 tablespoons water

1
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.
2
If using Dungeness crab, cut the body into 4 pieces; if using blue crabs, cut the bodies in half.
3
Dust the crab pieces with flour to coat lightly.
4
Prepare the sauce: Stir the chicken stock, rice wine, green onions, basil, black vinegar, and soy sauce together in a bowl.
5
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.
6
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.
7
Stir in the dissolved cornstarch and cook, stirring until the sauce boils and thickens, about 2-3 minutes.

167

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 dungeness crabs (already cooked) or 4 blue crabs (already cooked), flour, for dusting, 1/2 cup chicken stock, 1/4 1/4 cup sake or 1/4 cup dry sherry, and more.

Yes, Cracked Crab In Ginger Wine Sauce falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Cracked Crab In Ginger Wine Sauce

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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