Soy-Marinated Soft-Shell Crab with Spicy Spring Onion

Ingredients

Instructions

1. 1

   Combine dark soy sauce, oyster sauce, Shaoxing wine, garlic, ginger, star anise, Sichuan peppercorns, and sugar in a bowl to create the marinade

2. 2

   Place soft-shell crabs in the marinade and coat well, refrigerate for 20 minutes

3. 3

   Remove crabs from marinade, reserve the marinade

4. 4

   Heat vegetable oil in a wok over high heat until smoking

5. 5

   Carefully place marinated soft-shell crabs into the hot oil and pan-fry for 3-4 minutes per side until golden and crispy

6. 6

   Pour reserved marinade into the wok and cook for 1-2 minutes, coating the crabs evenly

7. 7

   Add spring onions and red chilies to the wok, toss well for 30 seconds

8. 8

   Drizzle sesame oil over the dish and toss gently

9. 9

   Transfer to a serving plate immediately and serve while hot