#秋日生活打卡季#
As the saying goes: when the autumn breeze rises, the crab legs are itchy, and the spicy fried crab is full of fragrance. In this harvest season, our story takes place in a lively market in a small coastal town. In the early morning of the town, the sea breeze carries the salty and wet smell, and the market is bustling with people and vendors selling fresh seafood. On such an energetic morning, our protagonist Xiao Li, a self-media writer who loves cooking, is preparing to pick out a few plump crabs to make the perfect spicy stir-fried crab dish in his heart.
Xiao Li was picking out crabs in front of the stall, and his friend Xiao Zhang came over curiously: "Xiao Li, what are you going to do here?" "Of course, it's the spicy fried crab, the crab in this season is the fattest, and with the spicy seasoning, the taste is simply amazing!" Xiao Li replied excitedly. "It sounds mouth-watering, but I always think crabs are a bit fishy, how do you get fishy?" Xiao Zhang asked suspiciously. "Haha, you don't understand this, the secret to removing the fishy lies in that spoonful of cooking wine and a few slices of ginger, plus some green onions, the fishy smell will naturally disappear." Xiao Li smiled mysteriously.
At this time, there was a quarrel on the other side of the market, and it turned out that two vendors were arguing over the price of crabs. Xiao Li walked over and used his unique sense of humor and knowledge of crabs to skillfully defuse the conflict, and finally both vendors agreed to sell him the freshest crabs at a reasonable price.
Xiao Li returned home with the crab, and he knew that today's spicy fried crab would be a highlight on his blog. How will he turn this ordinary ingredient into an unforgettable dish? Let's wait and see.
Food introduction: Spicy fried crab, this dish is not just a dish, it carries the awe of the coastal people for the sea and their love for life. The deliciousness of the crab and the warmth of the chili pepper are like the passionate collision of waves and sand, and every bite is an adventure for the palate. This dish is bright in color, fragrant, spicy but not dry, fresh but not fishy, and is the best choice for seafood lovers.
Cooking process: Ingredients: 500 grams of fresh crab, 50 grams of dried chili, 10 grams of Sichuan pepper, 20 grams of ginger, 30 grams of green onions, 30 grams of garlic, 50 ml of cooking wine, 20 ml of light soy sauce, appropriate amount of salt, appropriate amount of sugar, appropriate amount of edible oil.
Step 1: Prepare the crabs. We clean the crabs and remove the internal organs and excess fat. The key point of this step is that the crab must be handled carefully and cleanly inside and out, otherwise it will have a great impact on the overall taste of the dish.
Step 2: Cut the crab into pieces and marinate it with cooking wine and salt for 10 minutes, this step can remove the fishy smell of the crab and increase the bottom taste.
Step 3: Cut the dried chili peppers into sections, set aside the peppercorns, and mince the green onions, ginger and garlic. The trick in this step lies in the handling of peppers and peppercorns to ensure that their aromas are fully released.
Step 4: Add oil to the pot, add the peppercorns and dried chili peppers after the oil is hot, and stir-fry until fragrant. The key to this step is to control the oil temperature, too high will fry the paste, too low will not have enough flavor.
Step 5: Add minced green onion, ginger and garlic and continue to stir-fry until fragrant. The skill of this step lies in the timing of adding green onions, ginger and garlic, which will be scorched too early and lose their umami flavor too late.
Step 6: Add the marinated crab pieces and stir-fry quickly until the crab changes color. The key to this step is to control the heat, and a quick stir-fry can keep the crab fresh and tender.
Step 7: Add light soy sauce, sugar and an appropriate amount of water, cover the pot, simmer over medium-low heat for 5 minutes, and finally reduce the juice on high heat. The trick in this step lies in the simmering time and heat to ensure that the crab is cooked thoroughly without losing its tenderness.
Regional flavors: In different regions, the flavor of spicy fried crab is also different. In Sichuan, people like to add more peppercorns and chili peppers to make the dish more spicy; In Guangdong, people pay more attention to the deliciousness of crabs, reducing the use of chili peppers and adding spices such as oyster sauce to enhance the umami taste. People in different places have different feelings about this dish, some people like it for its spiciness, some people like it for its freshness, but no matter what, it is a dish that will make people remember it for a long time.
Cooking Tips:
- Crabs must be fresh, fresh crabs have delicious meat and a better taste.
- When marinating crabs, the ratio of cooking wine and salt should be moderate, too much will overshadow the umami flavor of the crabs.
- When stir-frying chili peppers and peppercorns, the oil temperature should not be too high to avoid stir-frying.
- The timing of adding green onions, ginger and garlic should be grasped well, too early or too late will affect the flavor of the dish.
- When simmering crabs, the heat should not be too high to avoid the crabs getting old.
Popular Science Knowledge:
- Crabs are rich in protein and trace elements, making them a good source of nutrition.
- The shell of crabs contains a substance called chitin, which has a wide range of applications in industry.
- In China, crabs have a long history of eating, as early as the Book of Songs.
- Crabs have different symbolic meanings in different cultures, such as in the West, crabs often symbolize regression and stubbornness.
Conclusion: Spicy fried crab is a dish full of color and flavor, and its combination of spicy and umami makes people unforgettable. This dish will not only satisfy your taste buds but will also make you feel the joy of cooking. Try it at home and you'll love it.
Question interaction:
- Which flavor of spicy fried crab do you prefer, is it spicy from Sichuan or delicious from Guangdong?
- Do you have any unique deodorization techniques when cooking crabs?
- Have you tried other spicy ways to make seafood? Tell us about your experience.
- Do you have any interesting cultural stories or legends you'd like to share about the consumption of crabs?
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