Black Bean and Ginger Dungeness Crab

Deselect All

2 Dungeness crab, shell off (save shells), claws cracked and body chopped up into 2-inch pieces

2 cups cornstarch, for dusting and to make a slurry with 1 tablespoon

3 cups peanut oil

1 1/2 tablespoons rinsed fermented black beans, chopped

4 large slices bruised ginger

8 cloves garlic, thinly sliced

5 scallions, chopped into 2-inch pieces

1/4 cup shaoxing(cooking wine)

1 tablespoon naturally brewed soy sauce

2 cups chicken stock

Salt and white pepper, to taste

Small pot cooked Chinese rice