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.

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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.

Cracked Crab In Ginger Wine Sauce

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