Teochew Cold Crab (潮州冰蟹)

潮州冰蟹 (Teochew Cold Crab) is a classic dish from Chaoshan (Teochew) Cuisine, known for its fresh and delicate flavors. This dish is perfect for a hot summer day, as the crab is served cold with a refreshing and savory sauce.

Teochew Cold Crab (潮州冰蟹)

Ingredients

  • 2 fresh crabs
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 2 green onions, chopped
  • 1 thumb-sized ginger, julienned

Instructions

  1. Steam the crabs for 5 minutes and let them cool.
  2. Crack the crab shells and remove the meat, keeping the shells intact for presentation.
  3. In a bowl, mix soy sauce, rice vinegar, sugar, sesame oil, green onions, and ginger to make the sauce.
  4. Pour the sauce over the crab meat and mix well.
  5. Chill the crab in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
10 minutes
Cooking time:
5 minutes
Total time:
15 minutes
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
200 per serving
Protein
25g
Fat
10g
Carbohydrates
5g

Supplies

Steamer Bowl Refrigerator

Tools

Knife Cutting board Bowl Tongs

Serving suggestions

Serve the Teochew Cold Crab with a side of steamed rice and a simple vegetable stir-fry.

Tips & tricks

For the best flavor, use fresh and live crabs for this dish.

Cost

Medium