Fukui Echizen Crab Craze
Fukui Echizen Crab Craze is a delightful dish that showcases the delicious Echizen crab, a local specialty of Fukui Prefecture in Japan. This recipe combines the sweet and succulent flavor of the Echizen crab with a savory and aromatic seasoning, creating a mouthwatering dish that is perfect for special occasions or a luxurious meal at home.
Ingredients
- 4 Echizen crabs, cleaned and halved
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons sake
- 2 tablespoons mirin
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced
- 1 inch ginger, grated
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- Sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
- In a small bowl, mix together soy sauce, sake, mirin, and sugar to make the seasoning sauce.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add the green onions, ginger, and garlic, and sauté until fragrant.
- Add the Echizen crab halves to the pan and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side.
- Pour the seasoning sauce over the crabs and continue to cook for another 5 minutes, basting the crabs with the sauce.
- Transfer the crabs to a serving platter, garnish with sesame seeds, and serve hot.
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 15 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 30 minutes
- Total time:
- 45 minutes
- Cooking method
- Stovetop
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 300 per serving
- Protein
- 25g
- Carbohydrates
- 10g
- Fat
- 15g
Supplies
Large pan Serving platter
Tools
Kitchen tongs Grater Knife
Serving suggestions
Serve the Fukui Echizen Crab Craze with steamed rice and a side of pickled vegetables for a complete and satisfying meal.
Tips & tricks
Be sure to use fresh Echizen crabs for the best flavor and texture in this dish.
Cost
$40