Crab in Black Bean Sauce Recipe

The black bean sauce is made with soy sauce and ginger, giving an Oriental flair to wok-fried fresh crab. As with most stir-fry dishes, this goes together quickly.

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Ingredients:

• 4 fresh crabs
• 1 medium onion
• 1/2 red pepper
• 1/2 green pepper
• 2 scallions
• 1/2 cup oil
• 1 Tablespoon finely chopped salted black beans
• 1 teaspoon finely chopped garlic
• 1 teaspoon finely chopped ginger
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1/3 cup water
• 1 Tablespoon soy sauce
• 2 teaspoons cornstarch

Preparation:

Cut crabs in half, then in half again. Crack large claws with a mallet. Devein; remove fibrous tissue. Rinse crabs; pat dry.

Cut onion, peppers, and scallions into 3-inch strips. Heat wok over high heat. Add oil. Shallow-fry crab in hot oil for 3 minutes. Drain.

Strain oil and return 2 tablespoons to wok. Stir-fry black bean, garlic, and ginger for 30 seconds. Add the sugar and vegetables. Stir-fry for 2 minutes. Add the crab. Combine soy sauce, water, and cornstarch and add to wok. Cook until sauce boils and thickens. Remove from heat. Serve immediately.

Yield: 4 servings

Recipe Source: Recipe Encyclopedia (Crescent Books)
Reprinted with permission.

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