Stir-fried crab claws with spring onion, chilli and garlic

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Crab claws look particularly impressive as a starter, and once released, the delicate flesh works particularly well with the Asian flavours used in Andy Waters' recipe. Chilli, garlic, ginger, fish sauce and coriander add plenty of punch, and this recipe is quick and easy to throw together.

First published in 2015

Ingredients

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Crab claw recipe

Equipment

  • Large wok

Method

1
Bring a large pot of water to the boil. Drop in the crab claws and cook for 12 minutes. Remove from the boiling water and refresh in ice cold water
2
Remove the crab claws from the water and place onto a chopping board. Break open the shell with the back of a large chefs knife and remove the flesh in the same way you would a lobster claw
3
For the stir-fry sauce. Blend the chilli, garlic and 75g of sliced ginger in a food processor until a rough paste is formed. Add the rice wine vinegar, sugar and salt and blend until combined
4
In a large wok, heat the vegetable oil over a medium heat. Add the chilli paste and stir for 1-2 minutes. Add the grated ginger and crab claws, fish sauce and spring onions
5
Toss all the ingredients thoroughly, reduce the heat and place a lid on top. Cook for 2-3 minutes making sure to shake the wok after each minute
6
To serve, season with salt and pepper to taste and top with a garnish of sliced spring onions and coriander leaves

Andy Waters helped put the Midlands on the gastronomic map when he won a Michelin star in 2003 for Edmunds. The award came within six months of opening and the restaurant went on to be named restaurant of the year by Harden's Guide.

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