Crispy Soft-Shell Crabs with Bangalore-Style Dipping Sauce Recipe

Name: Crispy Soft-Shell Crabs with Bangalore-Style Dipping Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons soy sauce; 3 tablespoons beef stock or low-sodium broth; 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice; 1 tablespoon light brown sugar; 1 large shallot, very thinly sliced; 1/3 cup chopped cilantro; 2 to 3 serrano chiles, halved lengthwise and very thinly sliced crosswise; 2 large egg whites; 8 jumbo soft-shell crabs, cleaned and patted dry; 1 cup all-purpose flour; 1 cup cornstarch; 1 tablespoon freshly ground white pepper; 2 teaspoons salt; 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper; Vegetable oil, for frying

Servings: persons

3 tablespoons soy sauce
3 tablespoons beef stock or low-sodium broth
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon light brown sugar
1 large shallot, very thinly sliced
1/3 cup chopped cilantro
2 to 3 serrano chiles, halved lengthwise and very thinly sliced crosswise
2 large egg whites
8 jumbo soft-shell crabs, cleaned and patted dry
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup cornstarch
1 tablespoon freshly ground white pepper
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Vegetable oil, for frying

1
In a bowl, whisk the soy sauce with the beef stock, lime juice, sugar and 1 tablespoon of water.
2
Add the shallot, cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
3
Stir in the cilantro and chiles.
4
In a bowl, whisk the egg whites until frothy.
5
Add the crabs and turn to coat.
6
In another bowl, whisk the flour with the cornstarch, white pepper, salt and cayenne.
7
In a large saucepan, heat 2 inches of oil until 375.
8
Set a wire rack over a baking sheet.
9
Dredge 2 or 3 of the crabs at a time in the flour mixture and add them to the hot oil.
10
Fry over high heat, turning once, until golden brown and crisp, about 3 minutes.
11
Transfer the crabs to the rack.
12
Transfer the crabs to a platter and serve with the dipping sauce.

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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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tablespoons soy sauce, 3 tablespoons beef stock or low-sodium broth, 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice, 1 tablespoon light brown sugar, and more.

Yes, Crispy Soft-Shell Crabs with Bangalore-Style Dipping 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.

Crispy Soft-Shell Crabs with Bangalore-Style Dipping Sauce

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