Black Bean and Ginger Dungeness Crab (Ming Tsai) |
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 15 Minutes |
Ready In: 25 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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Ingredients:
2 dungeness crab, shell off (save shells), claws cracked and body chopped up into 2-inch pieces |
2 cups cornstarch, for dusting and to make a slurry with 1 tablespoon |
3 cups peanut oil |
1 1/2 tablespoons rinsed fermented black beans, chopped |
4 large slices bruised ginger |
8 cloves garlic, thinly sliced |
5 scallions, chopped into 2-inch pieces |
1/4 cup shaoxing( cooking wine) |
1 tablespoon naturally brewed soy sauce |
2 cups chicken stock |
salt and white pepper, to taste |
small pot cooked chinese rice |
Directions:
1. In a large wok, bring peanut oil to high temperature. Dust the crab pieces with cornstarch and a little salt. Shallow fry the crab for only 1 to 2 minutes until the crab shells turn red. Drain on paper towels. Do the same with the 2 shells. Reserve oil and wipe wok clean. Add 2 tablespoons oil back to the wok on high heat. Stir-fry the beans, ginger, garlic and scallions for 1 minute until soft. Add back the crab and deglaze with shaoxing and add soy and stock. Check for seasoning and bring to a boil. Thicken with the slurry and cook 30 more seconds. Serve immediately with the cooked shells.
2. PLATING On a large oval, place the 2 shells down near both ends. Fill with hot rice. Mound the crab between the shells. Enjoy with your fingers. Can also serve with lemon finger bowls.
3. Wine suggestion: Marsanne, Bois du Renard, Languedoc 1998
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