Dipping Crab Recipe
crispy soft shell crab, cucumber sunomono, tempura sauce
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Ingredients
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Dipping Crab Ingredients
Method
Dipping Crab Directions
- 1
Preparing the Cucumber Sunomono
Thinly slice the cucumber and place it in a bowl. Add rice vinegar, sugar, and salt. Mix well and let it marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- 2
Preparing the Tempura Batter
In a bowl, mix the all-purpose flour and cornstarch. Gradually add ice water while whisking until you achieve a smooth batter.
- 3
Frying the Soft Shell Crabs
Heat vegetable oil in a deep pan. Dip each soft shell crab into the tempura batter, ensuring it's fully coated. Carefully place the crabs into the hot oil and fry until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes. Remove and place them on paper towels to drain excess oil.
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Serving
Arrange the crispy soft shell crabs on a plate alongside the cucumber sunomono and tempura sauce for dipping. Enjoy!
