Soft Shell Crab Recipe

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Ingredients:

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2 oz garlic chili paste
1 pint distilled white vinegar
4 oz rice vinegar
2 1/2 garlic cloves, finely minced
1 1/2 tbsp kosher salt
1 1/2 cups sugar
3/4 cup water
3/4 tbsp cornstarch
2 cups oil
1 large soft shell crab
2 oz buttermilk
1/2 cup tempura flour
1 asparagus spear
2 oz rice noodles, cooked
1 carrot , julienned
1 sprig basil
1 sprig cilantro
1 sprig mint
1 lime wedge

Directions:

Combine chili paste, white vinegar, rice vinegar, garlic cloves, kosher salt, sugar, and water in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Simmer for 30 minutes and skim if needed. Add cornstarch and bring back to a boil to thicken. Set aside and let cool.
Heat oil to 360 degrees F. in a deep pot.
Dredge crab in buttermilk and dip in tempura flour. Fry in oil for 2 minutes until crisp. Set aside. Place asparagus spear in oil for one minute. Set aside.
Place 2 ounces of the cooled chili paste sauce in a shallow bowl along with a mound of cooked rice noodles. Arrange carrot and sprigs of basil, cilantro, and mint next to the noodles. Place lime wedge along side the noodles. Put fried crab on top of noodles with asparagus spear.
This recipe was provided by professional chefs and has been scaled down from a bulk recipe provided by a restaurant. The FN chefs have not tested this recipe, in the proportions indicated, and therefore, we cannot make any representation as to the results.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	5359.77 Kcal (22440 kJ)
Calories from fat	3984.09 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	442.68g	681%
Cholesterol	21mg	7%
Sodium	5433.72mg	226%
Potassium	925.57mg	20%
Total Carbs	319.05g	106%
Sugars	186.41g	746%
Dietary Fiber	8.56g	34%
Protein	27.14g	54%
Vitamin C	27.1mg	45%
Vitamin A	0.6mg	20%
Iron	4.9mg	27%
Calcium	332mg	33%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	242.89 Kcal (1017 kJ)
Calories from fat	180.55 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	20.06g	681%
Cholesterol	0.95mg	7%
Sodium	246.24mg	226%
Potassium	41.94mg	20%
Total Carbs	14.46g	106%
Sugars	8.45g	746%
Dietary Fiber	0.39g	34%
Protein	1.23g	54%
Vitamin C	1.2mg	45%
Iron	0.2mg	27%
Calcium	15mg	33%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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