Chinese
Chinese - Street Food and Snacks
Spicy Crayfish
Chef's Menu Description
An enticing artisan creation, freshly prepared with vibrant seasoning and served with complementary accompaniments.
Ingredients
- • 1kg live crayfish
- • 8 dried red chilies
- • 2 tbsp Sichuan peppercorns
- • 1 head garlic, smashed
- • 4 slices ginger
- • 2 spring onions, in batons
- • 2 tbsp chili bean paste (doubanjiang)
- • 2 tbsp light soy sauce
- • 500ml beer
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Scrub the crayfish and remove the intestinal veins through the tails.
2
Phase 2
Flash-fry the crayfish in hot oil for 2 minutes until bright red, then set aside.
3
Phase 3
Fry the chilies, peppercorns, garlic, and ginger in the remaining oil until fragrant.
4
Phase 4
Add the bean paste, soy sauce, beer, and crayfish, and simmer for 12 minutes.
5
Phase 5
Toss in the spring onions and reduce the liquid until glossy.
6
Phase 6
Heap into a large bowl and eat with your hands.