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This irresistibly delicious and comforting crab roe tofu is like sucking on crab roe with every bite!

This irresistibly delicious and comforting crab roe tofu is like sucking on crab roe with every bite! Here's 19 step-by-step recipe with pictures. First, make a cut in the crab's head to prevent the legs from falling off.

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This irresistibly delicious and comforting crab roe tofu is like sucking on crab roe with every bite!
Step photograph from the user-provided xiangha.csv; the original author was not supplied.

Method

  1. 01

    Step 1

    First, make a cut in the crab's head; this will prevent the crab legs from falling off easily.

    Step 1
  2. 02

    Step 2

    Steam the hairy crabs until cooked

    Step 2
  3. 03

    Step 3

    Cut tofu into cubes

    Step 3
  4. 04

    Step 4

    Finely chop the scallions

    Step 4
  5. 05

    Step 5

    Carrots cut into small pieces

    Step 5
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    Step 6

    Steamed crab meat

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    Step 7

    Crush with a spoon

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  8. 08

    Step 8

    Blanch the tofu in boiling water (add a little salt to the water to prevent the tofu from falling apart and to remove the beany smell). Once the water boils, gently push the tofu in.

    Step 8
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    Step 9

    After blanching, remove and set aside.

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    Step 10

    Heat a spoonful of lard and some vegetable oil in a wok.

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    Step 11

    First, add carrots, chopped green onions, and minced ginger and sauté until fragrant.

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    Step 12

    Then add the prepared crab meat.

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    Step 13

    After frying the crab oil until fragrant, add a bowl of water.

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    Step 14

    After the water boils, add a spoonful of chicken broth, salt, sugar, and chicken bouillon to taste.

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    Step 15

    After seasoning, gently pour the tofu into the pot, turn the heat to low, cover and simmer for 5 minutes to allow the tofu to absorb the flavor.

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    Step 16

    Once the tofu has absorbed the flavors, thicken it with a little cornstarch slurry. During the cooking process, avoid frequent stirring with a spatula; simply shake the pan and gently push the tofu around with the spatula.

    Step 16
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    Step 17

    Before serving, add two drops of sesame oil and sprinkle with chopped green onions.

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    Step 18

    Doesn't it look delicious?

    Step 18
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    Step 19

    Try it out now!

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Nutrition

Nutrition has not been calculated for this recipe.

Source: User-provided xiangha.csv