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Ginger and Scallion Crab
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Ginger and Scallion Crab

This Ginger and Scallion Crab is packed with flavor and tastes just like the ones from Chinese restaurants. Using fresh Dungeness crab, it’s stir-fried with aromatic ginger and scallions for a simple yet incredibly delicious dish. It’s easier to make at home than you think!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Crab
Cuisine: Chinese Recipes
Keyword: Ginger and Scallion Crab
Servings: 4 people
Author: Bee Yinn Low

Ingredients

  • 1 crab about 1 1/2 - 2 pounds (0.6 kg-1 kg)
  • 2 inches (5cm) ginger peeled and sliced into 10-12 pieces
  • 3 stalks scallion cut into 2-inch length (5 cm)
  • 3 tablespoons cornstarch for frying
  • 1 tablespoon cooking oil
  • oil for deep frying

Sauce:

  • 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
  • 2 dashes white pepper powder
  • 1/8 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon sugar
  • 6 tablespoons water
  • 3/4 teaspoon cornstarch
  • 1/8 teaspoon fish sauce

Instructions

  • Mix the Sauce ingredients and set them aside.
  • Clean the crab and cut it into pieces. Pat dry with paper towels and place in a large bowl. Add the cornstarch to the bowl and lightly coat the crab pieces with it. Heat a wok and add cooking oil.
  • When the oil is hot, add the crab pieces and deep-fry them. As soon as they turn red, remove them from the oil, strain off the excess oil, and set aside.
  • Heat a wok and add 1 tablespoon of cooking oil. Add the ginger and stir-fry until aromatic. Then, add the crab pieces to the wok and stir briefly before adding the sauce.
  • Add the chopped scallions and toss the crab in the wok a few times until well coated with the sauce. Dish out and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 4people | Calories: 68kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 143mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g