Q: Can I use any type of crab for this recipe?
A: Yes, but flower crab (also known as blue crab) is recommended for its flavor and texture.
Q: What’s the purpose of coating the crab with starch?
A: Coating the crab in starch helps to give it a crispy texture when fried and also thickens the sauce later in the cooking process.
Q: Is it necessary to use both ginger and garlic?
A: Yes, ginger and garlic both contribute to the unique flavor profile of this dish.
Q: Can I adjust the seasoning measurements?
A: Absolutely, feel free to adjust the amount of soy sauce, cooking wine, and other seasonings according to your taste preferences.
Ginger and Scallion Stir-Fried Flower Crab
Notes
Ingredients:
- 2 Flower Crabs (Blue Crabs)
- Adequate amount of Scallions
- Adequate amount of Ginger slices
- Adequate amount of Soy Sauce
- Adequate amount of Cooking Wine
- 4 cloves of Garlic
- Adequate amount of Starch
- Prepare the ingredients.
- Clean the crabs and cut them into pieces.
- Heat oil in a pan.
- Coat the crabs in starch.
- Fry the crabs in the pan until golden brown.
- Remove the crabs and set them aside.
- In the remaining oil, add ginger and garlic.
- Add the fried crabs and crab shells back to the pan.
- Add an adequate amount of cooking wine, soy sauce, and water.
- Cover and simmer for 3-4 minutes.
- Sprinkle with scallion pieces and stir-fry briefly.
- Serve the delicious dish hot.
- Rich in protein and omega-3 fatty acids from the crab.
- Contains essential vitamins and minerals from scallions and ginger.
- Low in calories but high in flavor.
