Chinese Steamed Cracked Crabs

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I've now made this receipe 4 times in the past 2 weeks. Friends just raved over the wonder aroma and deep flavors. I upped the amount of ginger for even more exotic flavor. This is the BEST crab I've ever had. Go for it!!!

40 minutes Prep: 20 minutes Cook: 20 minutes

230 calories per serving view nutrition facts

2 servings suggest servings

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Ingredients

2	pounds	crab, live in shell	live in the shell
2	each	scallions, spring or green onions	bruised and cut in half
2	slices	ginger
1	tablespoon	sherry	dry, or shao hsing wine

Ginger, green onion, and vinegar dipping sauce
4	tablespoons	scallions, spring or green onions	finely shredded
2	tablespoons	ginger	finely shredded , preferably young ginger
1/4	teaspoon	sugar
1/2	teaspoon	salt
5	tablespoons	vinegar
3 1/2	tablespoons	peanut oil

Directions

Kill and clean the crab.

Place it, top shell down, on a heat- resistant plate.

Scatter the onion, ginger and wine on top of the crab.

Put the crab and plate into a preheated steamer. Steam over high heat for 15 minutes.

Remove and cool.

Disjoint and crack the crab and arrange on a platter.

Dip the meat into the dipping sauce and eat with green onions and ginger.

Use the tip of the leg to dig out the meat.

Ginger, Green Onion, and Vinegar Dipping Sauce:

Scatter green onions in a shallow saucer.

Top with the shredded ginger. Sprinkle sugar and salt evenly over the ginger.

Pour the vinegar over the ginger.

Heat the oil until it's hot but not smoking, and pour it over the mixture.

It should sizzle lightly.

If it is too hot, let it cool.

Makes about 2/3 cup.

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I've now made this receipe 4 times in the past 2 weeks. Friends just raved over the wonder aroma and deep flavors. I upped the amount of ginger for even more exotic flavor. This is the BEST crab I've ever had. Go for it!!!
over 4 years ago by mzsnowhite

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 106g

Amount per Serving

Calories 230 90% of calories from fat

	% Daily Value*
Total Fat 23.0g	35%
Saturated Fat 4.0g	19%
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 640mg	27%
Total Carbohydrate 5.0g	2%
Dietary Fiber 1.0g	4%
Sugars 1.0g
Protein 1.0g	2%

Vitamin A	5%		Vitamin C	10%
Calcium	2%		Iron	3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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