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.
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
- Steam the crabs for 5 minutes and let them cool.
- Crack the crab shells and remove the meat, keeping the shells intact for presentation.
- In a bowl, mix soy sauce, rice vinegar, sugar, sesame oil, green onions, and ginger to make the sauce.
- Pour the sauce over the crab meat and mix well.
- 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