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Crab hotpot is an effortlessly delightful dish, incredibly pleasing to the palate and perfectly suited to various weather conditions. Team PasGo reveals the secrets to creating a fragrant, flavorful crab hotpot in the following article.
A pot of crab hotpot filled with a bounty of ingredients, from crispy crab claws to tender, juicy beef slices, golden-fried tofu, and fresh, crisp vegetables. The hint of spiciness from chili adds an extra layer of perfection. This article unveils the recipe for crafting an incredibly tasty and straightforward homemade crab hotpot.
Experience the aromatic, sweet, and refreshing essence of cooking field crab hotpot – a culinary delight that becomes more enchanting with every bite.
1. Ingredients for Cooking Crab Hotpot
To prepare a delicious pot of crab hotpot, gather the following ingredients:
- Fresh field crabs (1kg)
- Cartilage pork ribs (700g)
- Beef sirloin 700g
- Tofu 10 pieces
- Pickled mustard greens 1 bowl, lime 2 fruits
- Tomatoes 5 fruits, banana blossoms 300g
- Garlic 2 bulbs, fresh chili 4 fruits
- Bean sprouts 300g, perilla leaves 200g
- Basil 200g, lettuce 300g
- Water spinach 1 bunch, coriander 1 bunch
- Seasonings: broth cubes, cooking oil, sugar, MSG, salt
- Vermicelli noodles 1kg
Ingredients for cooking delicious crab hotpot
2. How to cook sweet and sour crab hotpot
Step 1: Prepare the ingredients for cooking crab hotpot
- Clean the cartilage pork ribs by rinsing them with diluted saltwater and blanching in boiling water to eliminate any meaty odor.
- Place the ribs in a large bowl, marinate with 1 broth cube and chopped dried shallots, ensuring an even coating of the spices. Then, briefly sauté the ribs with chopped scallions and minced garlic to firm them up before transferring to a separate bowl.
Prepping the cartilage pork ribs is a crucial step in making the assorted crab hotpot
- Clean the field crabs, separate the crab bodies to extract the crab roe. Place the roe in a small bowl. Then, wash the crabs thoroughly and grind them in a mortar or blender with a pinch of salt. After grinding, strain and collect the crab water, discarding the crab residue.
- Thinly slice the cleaned tomatoes, cut the washed chili into rings, peel and mince the garlic.
- Cut the tofu into small pieces and set aside.
Preparing field crabs and vegetables for making field crab hotpot
- Wash and soak water spinach, banana blossoms, lettuce, perilla leaves, basil, and coriander in diluted saltwater for 20 minutes to remove dirt. Then, lift the vegetables out, rinse thoroughly with water, and let them drain.
- Rinse the beef sirloin with diluted saltwater, then wash it again with clean water and let it drain. Slice the beef into thin, bite-sized pieces and marinate with a pinch of broth cube, finely chopped dried shallots, letting it marinate for 30 minutes.
- Clean and wash the bean sprouts with water, blanch the vermicelli in boiling water, and let them drain.
Step 2: Prepare the crab hotpot broth
- Add the par-cooked pork ribs to a pot with 1 liter of filtered water, bring it to a boil, and simmer for 45 minutes until the ribs are tender.
- In another pot, pour the crab broth along with a pinch of salt, simmer over medium-low heat until boiling. Add the crab roe, simmer until the crab eggs and crab moss float, then turn off the heat. Remove the crab eggs, set them aside, add a bit of shrimp paste to the broth, and simmer for an additional 2-3 minutes until the broth is boiling.
- Next, sauté the tomatoes with a bit of dried shallots until fragrant, then add the crab eggs to stir-fry until cooked.
- Heat a pan with a moderate amount of cooking oil, fry the tofu pieces until golden and crispy on all sides. Once the tofu is golden and crispy, remove it and place it on a plate lined with absorbent paper to drain excess oil.
- Place the hotpot on the stove, combine the pork rib broth and crab roe broth, bring it to a boil. Add 3 tablespoons of pickled mustard greens, season with a bit of salt, sugar, and broth cube. Once boiling, add the pre-cooked crab roe to the pot along with tofu, scallions, basil, and banana blossoms.
- When ready to eat, simply prepare the beef sirloin, water spinach, tofu, vermicelli noodles, and dip the ingredients into the steaming hot pot. Enjoy the delicious crab hotpot with your family.
Making the crab hotpot broth
3. Finished product: Crab Hotpot
Isn't the process of making river crab hotpot simple?
A pot of river crab hotpot with fragrant and refreshing broth, the natural sweetness of simmered cartilage, the deliciousness of tender beef ribs, and the crispiness of crab add a delightful and happy meal for your family.
Finished product of a delicious mixed river crab hotpot
With the detailed guide on how to cook river crab hotpot, you can easily create a 'strangely familiar' dish with incredibly delicious and appealing flavors to treat your family! Team PasGo wishes you success!
