GINGER CRAB

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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

5 lbs crab, clusters
5 cups vegetable oil (about 5 cups)
1/4 cup sesame oil
1 bunch fresh cilantro, chopped
1 bunch green onion, chopped
1 teaspoon grated gingerroot
1 whole head of garlic, chopped
4 hawaiian chili peppers, chopped (to taste)
oyster sauce (to taste)

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.

Ben Roberts
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This recipe is way too complicated. I don't have time for all these steps.


Chimezie Ekezie
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my dish didn't turn out as good as the picture. Maybe I did something wrong?


Simon Njabulo
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This recipe was a bit too spicy for me, but I still enjoyed it. I'll probably use less ginger next time.


Mwaka Cigambo omugabe
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I'm not a huge fan of crab, but I loved this recipe. The ginger really balanced out the flavor of the crab.


Lissa Kachingwe
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover crab. It's also a great party appetizer.


Scott Carey (dctharula darylanointed1)
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5/5 stars. This recipe is a must-try for any seafood lover. The ginger and crab are a perfect match.


Maqsood Soomro
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I love how simple this recipe is. It only takes a few ingredients and is ready in no time.


Saki Hotel
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This was my first time cooking crab, and this recipe made it easy and delicious. The ginger added a nice kick.


Tanjiman Islam
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I've made this recipe several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The ginger and crab are a perfect match.


Kenteria Marshall
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This dish was a hit at my dinner party. Everyone loved the unique flavor of the ginger and crab.


Sharooz Ayan
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Amazing recipe! The ginger and crab paired perfectly, and the sauce was out of this world. Definitely a keeper!