Black pepper crab
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Ingredients
- 2.5 pounds fresh crabs (cleaned and cracked)
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tablespoons black peppercorns (coarsely ground)
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon dark soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1/2 cup chicken broth or vegetable broth
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch (mixed with 2 tablespoons of water)
- Fresh cilantro or green onions (for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat the vegetable oil in a wok or large pan over medium heat.
- Add the minced garlic and ground black peppercorns to the pan. Stir-fry for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add the cleaned and cracked crabs to the pan and stir-fry for about 2-3 minutes, coating them well with the garlic and black pepper mixture.
- In a small bowl, mix together the oyster sauce, soy sauce, dark soy sauce, sugar, and chicken or vegetable broth. Pour this mixture into the pan with the crabs.
- Stir everything together and let it simmer for about 5-7 minutes until the crabs are cooked and the sauce has thickened slightly.
- Gradually add the cornstarch mixture to the pan, stirring continuously, until the sauce thickens to your desired consistency.
- Once the crabs are fully cooked and the sauce has thickened, remove from heat.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro or green onions for added freshness and flavor.
- Serve the black pepper crab hot with steamed rice or Chinese steamed buns.
Disclaimer
Some parts of recipe maybe AI-generated.
Nutrition
Nutritional information for this recipe is an approximation and is not to be construed as medical advice.
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