Best 2 Ginger Mud Crabs Recipes
Ginger mud crabs are a delectable seafood dish originating from Southeast Asia, particularly Thailand, Vietnam, and Malaysia. These crabs, known for their succulent meat and distinctive sweet and spicy flavor, have gained immense popularity worldwide. With their vibrant orange-red shells and tender, flaky flesh, ginger mud crabs make for a truly unforgettable culinary experience. This article will guide you through the process of selecting the perfect ginger mud crabs, provide a comprehensive recipe, and offer invaluable tips to ensure a flawless cooking experience.
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GINGER CRAB
This recipe is the creation of Janie C. in Hawaii. It's made using the Dungeness crab "clusters", the part of the crab where the legs join the body. Because so much of the meat is visible in these pieces, they really soak up all the gingery, garlicky flavor of the oil. Serve over hot medium or long grain rice.
Provided by Chilicat
Categories Crab
Time 30m
Yield 5-7 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Drain crab clusters (the less water in the mixture the better). In a large wok or pot add oil, cilantro, green onion, ginger, garlic and peppers. Heat oil and ingredients until hot, stirring occasionally. Do not burn oil.
- Add oyster sauce to taste. Add gradually and mix well before adding more - the mixture should taste slightly sweet, not salty. Remove from heat and add crab, stirring to ensure crab is well seasoned.
- Let sit with no heat for ten minutes or longer to allow crab to soak. The crab tends to be more flavorful if allowed to soak longer before serving. Do not soak overnight.
GINGER MUD CRABS
This is from the ABC TV show The Cook and the Chef but when the DH and I went to make it we could not get mud crabs (not even blue swimmers) for the first time in weeks, so saving here for when we get the opportunity to get the mud crabs. Finely got the chance to make this last night and have made some adjustments (found some errors in the original recipe) - I have left the quantities the same but for us I only used half as much, onion, spring onion and capsicum and I changed the timing to reflect what I believe it would take the average person to make.
Provided by ImPat
Categories Crab
Time 50m
Yield 3-4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Freeze mud crab for 30 minutes and then blanch in boiling hot water and then submerge into ice water to refresh.
- Clean and chop the crab in quarters, remove lungs and crack the claws by hitting them across the middle with a knife.
- Add some off cuts of ginger and spring onion to the water in a pot on which you can sit a bamboo steamer, add the crabs to the steamer and steam for about 6 to 8 minutes or alternatively I would use my electric steamer or if you have a pot with holes in the base site that on a another pot with water.
- Heat the peanut oil in the wok until smoking.
- Add onion and cook till almost transluscent and then add garlic and cook for a few minutes.
- Add the julienned ginger and chillies if using, 1 inch lengths of spring onion white part and the capsicum and sugar and fry a few minutes until fragrant.
- Add crabs and toss, then add shoaxing wine, oyster sauce, sesame oil and stock and vinegar and cook for a few minutes (I just had this all mixed in a jug to pour in).
- Sprinkle with sliced spring onion greens and coriander leaves on serving (as we don't care for coriander I omitted).
- Serve with steamed rice.
Tips for Cooking Ginger Mud Crabs
- Choose Fresh Crabs: Choose crabs that are live and active. Fresh crabs will have bright eyes, firm shells, and a sweet smell.
- Clean the Crabs Properly: Before cooking, clean the crabs thoroughly. Remove the mud and dirt from the shells and rinse the crabs well under running water.
- Prepare the Mud Paste: The key to this dish is the ginger mud paste. Make sure to blend the ingredients until smooth and creamy. The paste should be thick enough to coat the crabs.
- Marinate the Crabs: Marinate the crabs in the ginger mud paste for at least 30 minutes. This will allow the flavors to penetrate the crabs.
- Cook the Crabs Properly: Steam or boil the crabs until they are cooked through. The crabs are cooked when the shells turn bright red and the meat is opaque.
- Serve with Dipping Sauce: Serve the ginger mud crabs with a dipping sauce made from vinegar, soy sauce, and ginger.
Conclusion
Ginger mud crabs are a delicious and flavorful dish that is perfect for any occasion. With a little planning and preparation, you can easily make this dish at home. So next time you're looking for a seafood dish that is sure to impress, give ginger mud crabs a try.
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