Zuwai Gani

Zuwai Gani, or snow crab, is a luxurious Japanese seafood dish that highlights the natural sweetness of the crab meat. Served with a delicate soy and citrus dipping sauce, it's a celebration of umami flavors and fresh ingredients.

Ingredients

• Zuwai Gani (snow crab legs) - 500 grams
• Salt - 1 teaspoon
• Lemon - 1, juiced
• Soy sauce - 2 tablespoons
• Mirin - 1 tablespoon
• Dashi stock - 100 ml
• Chives - 2 tablespoons, chopped
• Wasabi - to taste

Steps

1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil and add salt.
2. Add the snow crab legs to the boiling water and cook for 10 minutes until heated through.
3. In a small saucepan, combine the soy sauce, mirin, and dashi stock. Heat gently over low heat until warmed, then remove from heat.
4. In a small bowl, mix the lemon juice with wasabi to create a dipping sauce.
5. Once the crab legs are cooked, carefully remove them from the pot and let them cool for a few minutes.
6. Serve the crab legs warm with the soy dipping sauce and lemon wasabi mixture on the side, garnished with chopped chives.

Nutrition

• Calories: 350
• Protein: 30 g
• Carbs: 6 g
• Fiber: 0 g
• Sugar: 1 g
• Sodium: 800 mg
• Cholesterol: 90 mg
• Total Fat: 7 g
• Saturated Fat: 1 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein, promoting muscle health and satiety.
• Rich in omega-3 fatty acids, beneficial for heart health.

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