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Drunken Crab

Drunken Crab Recipe (with pictures), 5 steps in total. Wash the crabs and place them in a pot. Pour in 500 ml of Shaoxing wine and soak 5 hours. Cover the pot and let it "drunk" the crabs 6

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Drunken Crab
Step photograph from the user-provided xiangha.csv; the original author was not supplied.

Method

  1. 01

    Step 1

    Clean the crabs and place them in a pot. Pour in 500 ml of Shaoxing wine and soak 5 hours. Cover the pot and let it "drunk" the crabs 6

    Step 1
  2. 02

    Step 2

    After simmering 5 hours, add ginger slices and rock sugar 6

    Step 2
  3. 03

    Step 3

    Then cover the pot and cook over high heat for 20 minutes, then reduce to low heat and simmer for another 20 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.

    Step 3
  4. 04

    Step 4

    Those who like Shaoxing wine can leave more wine in the pot; otherwise, you can let it simmer and reduce the sauce for a more flavorful result.

    Step 4
  5. 05

    Step 5

    It's cooked! The crab has a wine-like aroma and a sweet taste. Those who like to drink can enjoy the wine as well.

    Step 5

Nutrition

Nutrition has not been calculated for this recipe.

Source: User-provided xiangha.csv