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China • Seafood

Braised Tofu and River Crab

Braised Tofu with River Crab: A Step 10 Step Recipe (with Pictures). Ingredients: 1 river crab, 1 box of soft tofu.

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Braised Tofu and River Crab
Step photograph from the user-provided xiangha.csv; the original author was not supplied.

Method

  1. 01

    Step 1

    Prepare the ingredients: one river crab, one box of soft tofu

    Step 1
  2. 02

    Step 2

    Clean the crabs, remove the gills, and cut them into pieces.

    Step 2
  3. 03

    Step 3

    Use a knife to make a cut around the edge of the tofu, then cut a square in the center.

    Step 3
  4. 04

    Step 4

    Heat oil in a wok, add scallions and ginger, sauté until fragrant, then reduce heat to medium.

    Step 4
  5. 05

    Step 5

    Fry the river crabs until golden brown, flip them over, and add a little Shaoxing wine to remove any fishy smell.

    Step 5
  6. 06

    Step 6

    Add 300 ml of hot water to cover the crab, add salt, and simmer uncovered over medium heat for 1 minute.

    Step 6
  7. 07

    Step 7

    Add tofu cubes, spread them evenly, and drizzle with soy sauce.

    Step 7
  8. 08

    Step 8

    Cover the pot and simmer over low heat for 5 minutes.

    Step 8
  9. 09

    Step 9

    Open the lid, add chopped green onions and MSG, then remove from heat.

    Step 9
  10. 10

    Step 10

    Finished product image, completed.

    Step 10

Nutrition

Nutrition has not been calculated for this recipe.

Source: User-provided xiangha.csv