Chinese Chilled Crab with Vinegar Dip 凍花蟹
There are many Chinese foods which are meant to be eaten cold, like this delicious and very easy to make Chinese Chilled Crab with Vinegar Dip 凍花蟹, tender sea sweet cold white crab meat splashed with sweetened ginger infused vinegar. It's the perfect seafood dish to serve on a hot summer's night!
- Prep time
- 2 min
- Cook time
- 15 min
- Yield
- 2 servings
- Difficulty
- EASY
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 1 large Flower crab
- 2 tbsp ChinKiang Vinegar
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp ginger, finely minced
Instructions
- 1
Rinse crab under running water.
- 2
Boil enough water to cover crab (by 1 inch) and put crab in (stomach side up) when water boils. Cook over medium high heat for 15 minutes.
- 3
Remove crab and let cool. When completely cool, refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
- 4
Mix vinegar, sugar, sesame oil and ginger. Pour into sauce bowl. Remove crab from fridge and serve with sauce.