Guizhou-style Spicy Crab

Ingredients

While the original Chilli Crab from Singaporean cuisine is known for its sweet and tangy sauce, Guizhou-style Spicy Crab takes a different approach by emphasizing the fiery spiciness that Guizhou cuisine is famous for. The sauce in this adaptation is made with Guizhou chili peppers and other aromatic spices, giving it a distinctively bold and spicy flavor profile. We alse have the original recipe for Chilli Crab, so you can check it out.

• 2 live crabs (about 1.5 kg / 3.3 lbs) 2 live crabs (about 1.5 kg / 3.3 lbs)
• 4 tablespoons vegetable oil 4 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 6 cloves garlic, minced 6 cloves garlic, minced
• 2-inch piece ginger, grated 2-inch piece ginger, grated
• 4 Guizhou chili peppers, finely chopped 4 Guizhou chili peppers, finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons fermented black beans 2 tablespoons fermented black beans
• 1 tablespoon Shaoxing wine 1 tablespoon Shaoxing wine
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon sugar 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1 cup chicken stock 1 cup chicken stock
• 2 spring onions, chopped 2 spring onions, chopped
• Fresh cilantro, for garnish Fresh cilantro, for garnish

Nutrition

• Calories (kcal / KJ): 350 kcal / 1465 KJ
• Fat (total, saturated): 15g, 2g
• Carbohydrates (total, sugars): 10g, 2g
• Protein: 40g
• Fiber: 2g
• Salt: 2g

Preparation

1. 1.
   Clean the crabs thoroughly, removing the top shell and gills. Cut each crab into quarters.
2. 2.
   Heat the vegetable oil in a wok or large pan over high heat.
3. 3.
   Add the minced garlic, grated ginger, and chopped Guizhou chili peppers. Stir-fry for a minute until fragrant.
4. 4.
   Add the fermented black beans and continue stir-frying for another minute.
5. 5.
   Add the crab pieces to the wok and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until they start to turn red.
6. 6.
   Pour in the Shaoxing wine, soy sauce, sugar, and chicken stock. Stir well to combine.
7. 7.
   Cover the wok and simmer for 8-10 minutes, or until the crab is cooked through and the sauce has thickened slightly.
8. 8.
   Garnish with chopped spring onions and fresh cilantro.
9. 9.
   Serve hot with steamed rice.

Treat your ingredients with care...

• Crab — Choose live crabs for the freshest flavor. Clean them thoroughly before cooking to remove any impurities and ensure the best taste.
• Guizhou chili peppers — Adjust the amount of chili peppers according to your spice tolerance. You can also substitute with other spicy peppers if Guizhou chili peppers are not available.

Tips & Tricks

• To enhance the flavor, marinate the crab pieces in a mixture of soy sauce, ginger, and garlic for 30 minutes before cooking.
• Adjust the spiciness by adding more or fewer chili peppers according to your preference.
• Serve the dish with a side of steamed buns or mantou to soak up the delicious sauce.

Serving advice

Serve Guizhou-style Spicy Crab as the main course of a festive meal or as a centerpiece for a seafood feast. Accompany it with steamed rice and a variety of stir-fried vegetables to create a well-rounded and satisfying meal.

Presentation advice

Arrange the crab pieces on a large serving platter, pouring the spicy sauce over them. Garnish with fresh cilantro and chopped spring onions for a vibrant and appetizing presentation.