Seriously Asian: Crab Two Ways Recipe

Name: Seriously Asian: Crab Two Ways Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 live Dungeness crab, about 2 to 3 pounds; The white of one egg; 1/2 cup of cornstarch, for dipping; 1 tablespoon oyster sauce; 2 teaspoons fish sauce; A few garlic cloves, smashed and coarsely chopped; 2 green onions, cut into 1 inch segments; 3 thin slices of ginger; 2 cups vegetable oil; 1/4 to 1/2 of a Dungeness crab, about 1 pound; 1 teaspoon soy sauce; 1 teaspoon fish sauce; 1 green onions, cut into 1 inch segments; 4 thin slices of ginger; A platter of freshly made rice noodles, or a small package of cellophane noodles

Servings: persons

1 live Dungeness crab, about 2 to 3 pounds
The white of one egg
1/2 cup of cornstarch, for dipping
1 tablespoon oyster sauce
2 teaspoons fish sauce
A few garlic cloves, smashed and coarsely chopped
2 green onions, cut into 1 inch segments
3 thin slices of ginger
2 cups vegetable oil
1/4 to 1/2 of a Dungeness crab, about 1 pound
1 teaspoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon fish sauce
1 green onions, cut into 1 inch segments
4 thin slices of ginger
A platter of freshly made rice noodles, or a small package of cellophane noodles

1
To prepare the crab: Using a toothbrush, wash and rinse the crab under running water. Tear off the abdomen and halve the crab with the cleaver. Remove the gills and reserve the innards. Chop the body of the crab into segments aligned with the legs, so that each section comes attached to an appendage.
2
In the wok, heat the oil to 325 to 350u00b0F.
3
Pour all but two tablespoons of the oil out of the wok. Add the garlic and stir-fry for 20 seconds, until the garlic is almost golden brown. Add the crab, ginger and green onion and stir-fry for 30 more seconds.
4
Add the fish sauce and the oyster sauce, adjusting the quantity to taste. Serve immediately.
5
To prepare the crab: Using a toothbrush, wash and rinse the crab under running water. Tear off the abdomen and halve the crab with the cleaver. Remove the gills and reserve the innards. Chop the body of the crab into segments aligned with the legs, so that each section comes attached to an appendage. If desired, use the majority of the crab for stir-frying, reserving just a few segments as well as the innards for steaming.
6
Arrange the rice noodles on a platter to be inserted into your steamer. If using cellophane noodles, soak the noodles for 10 minutes in cold water to slightly rehydrate them. Then arrange the noodles on the platter.
7
Arrange the pieces of crab on top of the noodles, along with the innards, ginger and green onions. Drizzle the soy sauce and fish sauce over the crab.
8
Steam for 10 minutes, until the pieces of crab are just cooked through and the noodles are soft and supple. Serve immediately, accompanied by extra fish sauce on the side.

1292

kcal

Calories

122

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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: 1 live Dungeness crab, about 2 to 3 pounds, The white of one egg, 1/2 cup of cornstarch, for dipping, 1 tablespoon oyster sauce, and more.

Yes, Seriously Asian: Crab Two Ways Recipe 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!