Peking Style Crab

Peking Style Crab is a flavorful and tangy dish featuring tender crab legs coated in a savory sauce, perfect for seafood lovers. This kosher adaptation highlights fresh ingredients and aromatic spices, making it a delightful meal for any occasion.

Ingredients

• Crab legs - 500 grams
• Soy sauce (kosher) - 3 tablespoons
• Rice vinegar - 1 tablespoon
• Brown sugar - 1 tablespoon
• Garlic (minced) - 3 cloves
• Ginger (minced) - 1 tablespoon
• Green onions (chopped) - 2 tablespoons
• Sesame oil - 1 tablespoon
• Cornstarch - 1 teaspoon
• Water - 100 ml
• Red chili flakes - 1 teaspoon
• Black pepper - 1/2 teaspoon
• Salt - to taste
• Cilantro (for garnish) - a handful

Steps

1. In a bowl, mix soy sauce, rice vinegar, brown sugar, minced garlic, minced ginger, and red chili flakes to create the marinade.
2. Add the crab legs to the marinade, ensuring they are well coated. Allow to marinate for 15 minutes.
3. In a pan, heat sesame oil over medium heat. Add the marinated crab legs to the pan, reserving the marinade for later.
4. Sauté the crab legs for about 5-7 minutes, turning occasionally until they are heated through.
5. In a separate small bowl, mix cornstarch with water to create a slurry.
6. Pour the reserved marinade into the pan with the crab, then add the cornstarch slurry. Stir well and cook for another 3-5 minutes until the sauce thickens.
7. Season with black pepper and salt to taste.
8. Remove from heat, garnish with chopped green onions and cilantro, and serve immediately.

Nutrition

• Calories: 350
• Protein: 35 g
• Carbs: 16 g
• Fiber: 1 g
• Sugar: 5 g
• Sodium: 800 mg
• Cholesterol: 100 mg
• Total Fat: 12 g
• Saturated Fat: 2 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
• Water: 0.2 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein, supporting muscle health and repair.
• Rich in omega-3 fatty acids, promoting heart health.

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