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Preparation
30 minutes
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Cooking
30 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Stir-fried glass noodles with crab is a unique dish favored by many. The crispy and chewy glass noodles seasoned well, combined with fresh sweet crab, make this stir-fried noodle dish a delicious little feast. Let’s cook this stir-fried dish with TasteVN right away!
Ingredients for Stir-fried Glass Noodles with Crab Serves 4 people
Crab 1 kg Beef 200 gr Bean sprouts 100 gr Onion 1 bulb Carrot 1 bulb Bok choy 200 gr Dried shiitake mushrooms 50 gr Dried wood ear mushrooms 50 gr Glass noodles 200 gr Garlic 10 cloves Shallots 5 bulbs Spring onions 2 stalks Lemongrass 3 stalks Coca-Cola 330 ml (1 can) Cornstarch 3 tablespoons Oyster sauce 3 tablespoons Cooking oil 6 tablespoons Soy sauce 2 tablespoons Common seasoning a little (Seasoning powder/ monosodium glutamate/ sugar/ pepper)
How to choose good ingredients
How to choose fresh and delicious crabs
- First, you should pay attention to the timing of your purchase, it is best to buy crabs at the beginning or the end of the lunar month as this is when the crab meat is the most fatty and firm.
- You should choose crabs of moderate size, just the right size to hold because these usually have more, firmer, and sweeter meat.
- Additionally, you should also pay attention to the crab’s belly; if the belly fits tightly with the body, it means the crab has not spawned much and the meat is firm.
- It is recommended that you buy green crabs as this type of crab is considered to have the firmest, most fragrant, sweet meat, and is the most nutritious among all types of crabs.
How to choose fresh and delicious beef
- Choose beef that is bright red, with light yellow fat, and has a characteristic aroma.
- Select small, tender pieces of meat with fine grain. Press with your hand to feel the meat has good elasticity.
- If you observe the piece of meat and see small white nodules that easily come off, it is very likely that the meat contains parasites, so do not buy it.
How to choose fresh bean sprouts without growth hormones
- Clean bean sprouts have longer roots compared to those soaked in chemicals, as they take a week to develop, leading to longer roots.
- You should choose bean sprouts that still have the beans on top, with the beans tightly attached to the body, shiny beans, and plump, round stems that are visually appealing.
- Additionally, you can make bean sprouts at home following the instructions from Điện Máy XANH as follows.
How to choose good dried shiitake mushrooms
- You should choose dried shiitake mushrooms that are not broken, with caps that have a light brown color not too different from fresh mushrooms.
- In addition, you should pay attention to the smell; if the mushrooms have a musty odor or white mold appears on the surface, avoid buying them.
How to choose good dried wood ear mushrooms
- Prioritize choosing wood ear mushrooms with large, thick ears and few small stems, as they tend to be crispy and delicious.
- You should select wood ear mushrooms with an amber color on the top and a coffee milk color on the bottom.
- Avoid choosing mushrooms that look too dark, as they tend to become mushy and less crispy when soaked in water.
How to choose delicious and safe vermicelli
- You should choose vermicelli that is packaged, as this will help you know the origin of the vermicelli. Be sure to check the production date and expiration date of the product.
- Avoid choosing bundles of vermicelli that have unusual color changes or are broken into many pieces.
How to cook Stir-fried Crab with Vermicelli
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Prepare the crab
Buy live crabs, wash them thoroughly with water. Then take 3 stalks of lemongrass, smash them, cut into pieces about 2 – 3 finger lengths, place them at the bottom of the pot and then arrange the crabs on top.
Next, pour 330ml of Coca-Cola into the pot, cover it, place the pot on the stove, turn on the heat, and steam the crabs over medium heat for 15 minutes until the crabs are cooked.
Tip: Steaming crabs with Coca-Cola makes them more fragrant and delicious, giving a unique flavor.Once the crabs are cooked, turn off the heat, take each crab and separate the shell. Divide the crabs into 2 parts, one part use pliers to break the shell and extract the meat onto a plate. The remaining part, break the crab in half.
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Prepare other ingredients
Soak the black mushrooms and shiitake mushrooms in 2 bowls of boiling water for about 30 minutes until they expand, then take the mushrooms out, rinse them with water, cut off the stems, and slice them into thin strips.
Wash the bok choy, trimming off the root, and blanch it in boiling water for 5 minutes, then remove and let it drain.
Soak the mung bean vermicelli in a bowl of water for about 10 minutes, then take it out and let it drain.
Tip: Soak the mung bean vermicelli in water for about 5 – 10 minutes before cooking to stir-fry it faster.Peel the carrot, wash it, and cut it into long strips about the length of 2 fingers. Peel the garlic, crush half of it, and chop the other half finely. Peel the shallots, crush them, and then chop them finely.
Wash the green onions, trimming off the roots, and chop them finely. Peel the onion, wash it, and cut it into wedges. Wash the bean sprouts with water and place them in a basket to drain.
Wash the beef, cut it into small bite-sized pieces, and marinate it in a plate with 1 tablespoon of oyster sauce.
In a bowl, mix 3 tablespoons of cornstarch with 200ml of water until dissolved.
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Stir-frying the accompanying ingredients
Place a pan on the stove over medium heat, add 3 tablespoons of cooking oil, wait for the oil to heat up, then add crushed garlic to sauté until fragrant.
Once the garlic is golden and fragrant, remove it to a plate, then add 1/2 of the chopped shallots to sauté until fragrant, and then add the marinated beef, stirring continuously for 5 minutes. When the meat is just cooked, remove it to a plate.
Add another 2 tablespoons of cooking oil to the pan, sauté the remaining shallots until fragrant, then add wood ear mushrooms, shiitake mushrooms, and carrots, and stir-fry for about 2 minutes.
Season with 1 tablespoon of oyster sauce, 1 teaspoon of seasoning powder, 1 tablespoon of soy sauce, and cornstarch water.
Stir well, then add the blanched bok choy, adjust the seasoning to taste, and turn off the heat.
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Stir-fried crab with vermicelli
Place a pan on the stove over medium heat, add 1 tablespoon of cooking oil, and wait for the oil to heat up before sautéing the minced garlic until fragrant.
Once the garlic is fragrant, add the crab shells and the halved crabs to stir-fry with the onion cut into wedges. Then, add the crab meat and stir-fry together, seasoning with 1 tablespoon of oyster sauce.
Next, add the vermicelli and stir-fry evenly for about 10 minutes.
Season the vermicelli with 1 teaspoon of seasoning powder, 1 teaspoon of monosodium glutamate, 1 teaspoon of sugar, and 1 tablespoon of soy sauce.
Add the bean sprouts, stir well for 2 minutes, and adjust the seasoning to taste.
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Completion
The stir-fried vermicelli with crab is cooked; add the mixture of vegetables and mushrooms, beef, and green onions, mix well, and sprinkle some ground pepper on top to finish.
Serve the stir-fried vermicelli on a plate, arrange it nicely, add some fried garlic on top, and enjoy it with a bowl of soy sauce!
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Finished Product
A plate of fragrant stir-fried vermicelli with crab is truly eye-catching and attractive.
The chewy vermicelli is well-seasoned, blending perfectly with the fresh and sweet crab meat, along with crunchy carrots, bok choy, deliciously chewy shiitake mushrooms, and wood ear mushrooms, isn’t it amazing?
This is definitely a delicious and unique dish for anyone. Let’s get into the kitchen and make it right away!
Above is a detailed guide on how to make stir-fried crab with vermicelli that is extremely delicious, helping you and your family enjoy more tasty and nutritious meals. Wishing you success in your cooking!
*Image and recipe sources are shared from the YouTube channel: Ăn Ngon Sống Vui.
