Q: Can I substitute the alcohol in the recipe?
A: Yes, you can use non-alcoholic substitutes like vinegar or lemon juice for marinating, but the taste will differ from the original recipe.
Q: Is it safe to eat raw marinated crab?
A: Consuming raw seafood carries a risk of foodborne illness. Ensure the crab is fresh and properly cleaned, and marinate it thoroughly to reduce risk.
Q: How long should I marinate the crab for the best flavor?
A: Marinate for at least 4 hours in the refrigerator. This allows the flavors to fully infuse into the crab.
Thai-Style Marinated Raw Crab
Notes
Ingredients:
- 3 Crabs
- Garlic, as needed
- Ginger, as needed
- Cilantro, as needed
- 1 Bird's Eye Chili
- 1 Green Chili
- Selected Raw Marinating Sauce, as needed
- High-proof Liquor, as needed
- 1/2 Spring Onion
- Lemon slices (optional, for added sourness)
- Clean the crabs thoroughly.
- Remove the top shell, gills, stomach, and apron from the crabs.
- Crack the crab legs with a knife and cut the crab as desired.
- Place the cut crabs in a bowl and pour high-proof liquor over them to sterilize.
- Prepare spring onion segments, ginger strips, Bird's Eye Chili, green chili, minced garlic, and cilantro segments.
- Sprinkle these ingredients over the crab. Add lemon slices if you prefer sourness (optional).
- Pour a suitable amount of the selected raw marinating sauce over the crab.
- Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
- Serve the Thai-style marinated raw crab as a delightful appetizer.
- Enjoy the delicious marinated raw crab!
- Rich in protein and omega-3 fatty acids.
- Low in carbohydrates.
- Contains minerals like zinc and selenium.
- Note: Raw seafood may pose health risks; consume with caution.
