Vietnamese
Vietnamese - Steamed Dishes
Steamed Crab
Chef's Menu Description
Plump, sweet shellfish sautéed in garlic, white wine, and fresh parsley, finished with a squeeze of fresh lemon and sea salt.
Ingredients
- • 2 large blue crabs, approximately 1kg total
- • 3 stalks lemongrass, bruised
- • 3 tbsp ginger, sliced
- • 1 tsp black pepper
- • 1 tsp salt
- • 1 lime, cut into wedges
- • 3 tbsp fish sauce
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Scrub the crabs and remove the gills.
2
Phase 2
Layer the lemongrass and ginger in the steamer basket.
3
Phase 3
Add the crabs, sprinkle with salt and pepper, and steam for 12-15 minutes until the shells turn bright red.
4
Phase 4
Serve with lime wedges and a bowl of fish sauce for dipping.