Hunan-style Spicy Crayfish

Hunan-style Spicy Crayfish

Hunan-style Spicy Crayfish is a popular and mouth-watering Chinese seafood dish that features small freshwater crustaceans cooked in a spicy, garlicky, and numbing sauce made with Sichuan peppercorns, chili peppers, ginger, garlic, soy sauce, and other spices. This dish is known for its intense and addictive flavors, fiery heat, and messy eating style. It is typically served with steamed rice, cold beer, and plenty of napkins to clean up the sauce-covered fingers.

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs fresh crayfish
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 1/4 cup Sichuan peppercorns
  • 1/4 cup dried chili peppers
  • 1 inch ginger
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 2 green onions
  • 1/4 cup Chinese yellow wine
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup sugar

About the recipe

Cook Time: 15 minutes
Portions: 4-6 servings
Difficulty: Medium

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