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Spicy Crab
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15 MIN
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4 servings
About This Recipe
Indulge in the bold and spicy flavors of this irresistible stir-fried crab dish, a perfect blend of heat and umami. Fresh crab is marinated in Shaoxing wine and ginger to eliminate any fishy taste, then stir-fried to perfection with aromatic scallions, garlic, and fiery pickled chili peppers. The dish gets its depth from fermented chili paste, soy sauce, and oyster sauce, while a touch of old vinegar and Sichuan pepper powder adds a tantalizing kick. Crisp bamboo shoots and fragrant Dai-style parsley round out the texture and flavor, creating a mouthwatering harmony. Quick and easy to prepare, this spicy crab stir-fry is a standout dish that’s sure to impress—perfect for spice lovers craving a restaurant-quality meal at home. Serve hot and enjoy the explosive taste!
Instructions
Detailed preparation guide
servings
4
Total Time
15m
shopping_basket Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- crab 500g
The aromatics
- scallions 2 stalks
- ginger 30g (thinly sliced)
- garlic 3 cloves
- bamboo shoots 100g (canned/dried)
The sauce & seasonings
- pickled chili peppers 2-3 pieces
- fermented chili paste 1 tbsp
- Shaoxing wine 2 tbsp
- soy sauce 1 tbsp
- oyster sauce 1 tbsp
- old vinegar 1 tbsp
- thirteen spices 1 tsp
- Sichuan pepper powder 0.5 tsp
- konjac 50g
- chicken essence 1 tsp
- Dai-style parsley 1 small bunch
menu_book Directions
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Step 1
Clean the crab and cut it open, then use the back of a knife to gently tap the crab claws to help them absorb flavor. Marinate the crab in Shaoxing wine and ginger slices for 15 minutes to remove the fishy smell.
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Step 2
Prepare seasonings and ingredients according to personal taste, adjusting the amount as needed.
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Step 3
Heat oil in a wok, add the marinated crab, and stir-fry until the color changes. Remove the crab from the wok, leaving some oil behind.
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Step 4
Add scallions, ginger, garlic, pickled chili peppers, and fermented chili paste to the wok, stir-frying until fragrant. Then add soy sauce, oyster sauce, old vinegar, thirteen spices, Sichuan pepper powder, and konjac, and stir-fry.
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Step 5
Add the crab back into the wok, add an appropriate amount of water, and stir-fry for a few minutes.
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Step 6
Add bamboo shoots and stir-fry for 2 minutes.
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Step 7
Add Dai-style parsley and chicken essence, and prepare to serve.
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Step 8
Dish out and serve, the spicy and delicious crab is now ready.
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