Crab in Oyster Sauce Stir-Fry Recipe

Ingredients with Measurements:
- 1 pound crab meat, cleaned and chopped
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon minced ginger
- 1/4 cup oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro

Special equipment needed:
- Wok or large skillet

Step-by-step instructions:
1. Heat the vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat.
2. Add the minced garlic and ginger and stir-fry for 30 seconds.
3. Add the chopped crab meat and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until cooked through.
4. In a small bowl, whisk together the oyster sauce, soy sauce, cornstarch, water, and black pepper.
5. Pour the sauce over the crab meat and stir-fry for another 1-2 minutes until the sauce has thickened and coated the crab meat.
6. Add the chopped green onions and cilantro and stir-fry for another 30 seconds.
7. Serve hot.


- Time:
Preparation time: 15 minutes
- Cooking time: 10 minutes
Temperature:
- High heat
Serving size:
- 4 servings

Nutritional information:
- Calories: 220
- Fat: 10g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Protein: 23g

Substitutions for ingredients:
- Shrimp or scallops can be substituted for the crab meat.
- Hoisin sauce can be substituted for the oyster sauce.

Variations:
- Add sliced bell peppers or mushrooms to the stir-fry for extra vegetables.
- Add a tablespoon of chili paste for a spicy kick.

Tips and tricks:
- Use fresh crab meat for the best flavor.
- Be careful not to overcook the crab meat, as it can become tough and rubbery.
- Serve with steamed rice for a complete meal.

Storage instructions:
- Store any leftover stir-fry in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Reheating instructions:
- Reheat the stir-fry in a wok or skillet over medium heat until heated through.

Presentation ideas:
- Serve the stir-fry in a large bowl or on a platter.
- Garnish with additional chopped cilantro or green onions.

Garnishes:
- Chopped cilantro
- Chopped green onions

Pairings:
- Steamed rice
- Stir-fried vegetables

Suggested side dishes:
- Steamed bok choy
- Egg drop soup

Troubleshooting advice:
- If the sauce is too thick, add a little more water to thin it out.
- If the crab meat is too salty, rinse it under cold water before cooking.

Food safety advice:
- Make sure the crab meat is fully cooked before serving.

Food history:
- Crab in oyster sauce stir-fry is a popular dish in Chinese cuisine.

Flavor profiles:
- Savory, umami, slightly sweet

Serving suggestions:
- Serve hot as a main dish.

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Region: Chinese

Taste: Savory, Tangy, Umami, Salty, Spicy