Steamed Crab with Spicy Sauce (辣椒蒸蟹)

辣椒蒸蟹 (Steamed Crab with Spicy Sauce) is a classic dish in Jiangsu Cuisine, known for its delicate flavors and spicy kick. This dish is perfect for seafood lovers who enjoy a bit of heat in their meals.

Steamed Crab with Spicy Sauce (辣椒蒸蟹)

Ingredients

  • 2 live crabs, cleaned and halved
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons rice wine
  • 2 tablespoons minced ginger
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 red chili peppers, sliced
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 tablespoon vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 green onion, chopped

Instructions

  1. Place the crab halves in a heatproof dish.
  2. In a small bowl, mix together the soy sauce, rice wine, ginger, garlic, red chili peppers, and sugar. Pour this mixture over the crab.
  3. Steam the crab over high heat for 12-15 minutes, or until the crab is cooked through.
  4. While the crab is steaming, prepare the sauce by mixing together the vinegar and sesame oil.
  5. Once the crab is cooked, pour the sauce over the crab and sprinkle with chopped green onions.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
20 minutes
Cooking time:
15 minutes
Total time:
35 minutes
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
250 per serving
Protein
25g
Fat
10g
Carbohydrates
15g

Supplies

Heatproof dish Steamer

Tools

Knife Cutting board Bowl

Serving suggestions

Serving suggestions: Serve the steamed crab with steamed rice and a side of stir-fried vegetables.

Tips & tricks

Tips: Be sure to use live crabs for the freshest flavor, and adjust the amount of red chili peppers to your desired level of spiciness.

Cost

$20