Hunan-style Spicy Crawfish

Hunan-style Spicy Crawfish

Hunan-style Spicy Crawfish is a popular Chinese dish that comprises of fresh crawfish cooked in a salty, spicy, and numbing (ma-la) sauce that is packed with aromatics such as garlic, ginger, and scallions. The dish is well-known for its bold and fiery flavors that gradually build up and linger in the mouth. It is typically served with steamed white rice or beer on the side, as it makes for a perfect match.Overall, it is a delicious and satisfying dish that is preferred by seafood lovers and spicy food enthusiasts alike.

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds of crawfish
  • 1/2 cup of vegetable oil
  • 10 dried chili peppers
  • 10 cloves of garlic (chopped)
  • 1 tbsp of ginger (minced)
  • 1 tbsp of Sichuan peppercorns
  • 1/4 cup of soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup of Shaoxing wine
  • 1/2 cup of chicken stock
  • 2 green onions (cut into 2-inch pieces)

About the recipe

Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
Portions: 4-6 servings
Difficulty: Medium

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