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Preparation
20 minutes
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Cooking
20 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Garlic crab is a classic fried dish, guaranteed to captivate seafood lovers. Today, let’s join sister Thu Nam in the kitchen to make this amazing dish for your family to enjoy. Wish you success!
Ingredients for Garlic Crab For 2 people
Crab 1 kg (you can use any type of crab you like) Garlic 1 bulb Chili sauce 3 tablespoons Chili powder 1 teaspoon Cucumber 1 piece Cooking oil 2 tablespoons Fish sauce 1 tablespoon Common spices a little (Sugar/ MSG/ seasoning powder)
How to Choose Fresh Ingredients
How to choose fresh crabs
- First, you should pay attention to the timing of your purchase; it’s best to buy crabs at the beginning or the end of the lunar month because this is when the crabs are the fattest and firmest.
- You should choose crabs of moderate size, just right for your hand, as these often have more meat, are firm, and sweet. Additionally, pay attention to the crab’s abdomen; if it fits snugly against the body, it means the crab hasn’t spawned much and the meat is firm.
- It is recommended to buy green crabs as they are considered to have the firmest, most fragrant, sweet meat and are the most nutritious among all types of crabs.
- Avoid buying crabs that show signs of being spoiled, have a foul smell, and when you gently squeeze them, if the abdomen sinks in, it means the crab is no longer fresh and of good quality.
How to choose fresh garlic
- You should choose garlic bulbs that are medium-sized, uniform, feel firm in hand, plump, with a dry and clean outer skin.
- Avoid choosing garlic bulbs that are bruised, soft, or have signs of leaking water or mold.
- Additionally, to buy the best quality garlic, you should purchase from reputable stores, supermarkets, large markets, or from the TasteVN store system!
Tools needed
Steaming pot set, pan, stove, fork, knife,…
How to prepare Garlic Crab
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Clean and steam the crab
After purchasing the crab, you should clean it by rinsing it under running water, using a brush or scouring pad to scrub the entire body of the crab.
Next, place the steamer on the stove, add a little water, and steam the crab over high heat for about 30 minutes. After the crab is cooked, wait for it to cool, then cut it in half. If the crab is large, cut it in half; if it is small, leave it whole!
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Prepare other ingredients
You peel the garlic, wash it clean with water, crush it, then chop it finely, and divide the chopped garlic into 2 equal parts.
Wash the cucumber, peel it, and cut it into thin slices to decorate around the plate.
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Marinate the crab
Place the steamed crabs into a clean bowl, then proceed to marinate with a mixture of spices including: 1 tablespoon of fish sauce, 1 teaspoon of chili powder, 1/2 of the minced garlic, 3 teaspoons of sugar, 1/2 teaspoon of monosodium glutamate, 1 teaspoon of seasoning powder, and 3 tablespoons of chili sauce.
Then mix the mixture well and marinate for about 15 minutes for the crab to absorb the spices evenly.
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Stir-fry the crab
After 15 minutes, place a pan on the stove, add 2 tablespoons of cooking oil and heat over medium flame. When the oil is hot, add the remaining 1/2 minced garlic and sauté until fragrant and golden.
Next, add all the marinated crab into the pan and stir-fry evenly for about 4 minutes until the spices thicken, then taste and adjust the seasoning to your preference and turn off the heat!
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Final Product
Arrange cucumber slices around the plate, pour the fried crab with garlic on top, and enjoy it while it’s still hot for a more delicious and appealing dish. The crab is fragrant with garlic, the seasoning is evenly absorbed and just right, this fried crab with garlic goes well with cucumber and a bit of chili salt for an excellent taste. Wishing you a delicious meal!
TasteVN hopes that with this super simple recipe for fried crab with garlic, which is fragrant, delicious, appealing, and very appetizing, it will help you add new savory dishes to change the palate for the whole family! Wishing you success in making it and enjoying it deliciously.
