Scallion and ginger swimming crab

Method

1. 01

   Step 1

   Scrub the crabs clean, especially the area where the claws and abdomen connect.

   

2. 02

   Step 2

   Open the crab shell, remove its mouth, lungs, heart, and navel.

   

3. 03

   Step 3

   Use a knife to cut the crab in half lengthwise. This crab is small; if it were larger, you could cut it into four pieces.

   

4. 04

   Step 4

   Coat the cut parts with dry starch to wrap the crab meat and crab roe.

   

5. 05

   Step 5

   Break off the crab claws and crack them with the back of a knife to make them easier to flavor and eat.

   

6. 06

   Step 6

   Mince the scallions, ginger, and garlic, using a little more ginger.

   

7. 07

   Step 7

   Heat a wok, add oil, and once the oil is hot, sauté chopped scallions, ginger, and garlic until fragrant.

   

8. 08

   Step 8

   Pour in the crab pieces and crab claws.

   

9. 09

   Step 9

   Stir-fry until it changes color

   

10. 10

    Step 10

    Place the crab shells in the pot, drizzle in Shaoxing wine, pour in half a bowl of water, cover and simmer 5 3 minutes.

    

11. 11

    Step 11

    Drizzle in steamed fish soy sauce and stir-fry evenly.

    

12. 12

    Step 12

    Reduce the sauce over high heat until it thickens slightly, then remove from heat and serve.

    

13. 13

    Step 13

    The delicious blue crab with scallions and ginger is ready!