Steamed Hairy Crab
A classic preparation of steamed hairy crab served with a ginger and vinegar dipping sauce.
Ingredients
hairy crabs (tie the claws and legs with kitchen twine)
4
scallions (washed and minced)
1
ginger (washed and minced)
1
sesame oil
1 tsp
soy sauce
2 tsp
black vinegar
1 tsp
sugar
1 tsp
Instructions
1
Prepare the crab
Tie the crab claws and legs firmly with kitchen twine; wash and mince the scallions and ginger.
2
Make the dipping sauce
Combine the minced scallions, minced ginger, vinegar, sugar, soy sauce, and sesame oil into a dipping sauce and transfer to a small dish.
3
Steam
Place the crabs in a steamer and steam until fully cooked. Remove, untie the string, and arrange on a serving plate.