Alaska King Crab in Black Bean Sauce

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Alaska King Crab in Black Bean Sauce

Serves: 24


	Ingredients 3 Tbsp cornstarch 3/4 cup vegetable oil 18 oz green onions cut into 3-inch long pieces 12 cloves garlic, crushed 1-1/2 cups black soy beans, fermented 3/4 cup ginger, fresh, minced 4-1/2 lbs Alaska King Crab split legs, thawed, if necessary and cut into 3-inch long pieces 2-1/4 cups chicken stock (unsalted) 1/4 cup Chinese rice wine 1/4 cup soy sauce

Method

For 4 appetizer servings (or 2 main course servings): Dissolve 1-1/2 tsp cornstarch in 1 Tbsp cold water. Set aside.

Heat 2 Tbsp oil in a wok over high heat. Stir-fry 3 oz green onions and 2 cloves crushed garlic for a few seconds. Add 2 oz (1/4 cup) black beans and cook for a few seconds. Add 2 oz (1/4 cup) black beans and cook for a few more seconds. Stir in 2 Tbsp ginger and 12 oz crab pieces and stir-fry for one minute. Stir in 3 oz chicken stock, 2 tsp wine and 2 tsp soy sauce. Cover and cook for two minutes over moderate heat. Add cornstarch mixture and stir until sauce has thickened. Remove garlic cloves.

Arrange on a serving plate and serve.