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China\u2019s multi-thousand-year history and progressive imperial dynasties parallel the enrichment and evolution of the Chinese cuisine.\u00a0 The traditions of lavish imperial banquets, masterful culinary techniques and artistry continue to exist in the modern Chinese culinary styles.\u00a0 The discovery of tofu dates back to the ancient China and extends across many Asian countries, including Japan, South Korea, Vietnam, Indonesia and India.\u00a0 <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Tofu, also called Bean Curd, is a nourishing product created by pressing soybeans to extract soy milk, coagulating soy milk into curds and forming white textured blocks of tofu.\u00a0 The tofu\u2019s mild flavor, high protein content and diverse textures, make Tofu a healthy substitution for meat and dairy.\u00a0 The root herb of Ginger reflects a staple of Chinese cuisine delivering aromatic and pungent flavors.\u00a0 The Chinese Mitten Crabs, freshwater crabs from Yangcheng Lake, serve as high priced delicacy during autumn\u2019s crab migration season.\u00a0 The freshly caught female hairy crabs are praised for their silky crab texture, delicate flavors and bright orange crab roe.\u00a0 <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Xiefen Doufu recipe introduces a Shanghainese specialty of silken tofu cooked in a creamy sauce made with crab meat, crab roe and fresh ginger.\u00a0 The delicate textures, distinct ginger flavor and carb roe create a culinary bliss.\u00a0 Nearby Shanghai\u2019s Nanjing Road East and People\u2019s Square, Xiang Qiang Fang Restaurant memorizes Shanghai\u2019s colonial era with vaulted ceilings, extravagant Shanghainese cuisine and traditional Chinese Opera performances from Thursday to Saturday.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Note: Chinese Mitten Crab is not available in the USA. Prepared recipe substitutes the Chinese Mitten Crab with seasonal Maryland\u2019s Blue Crabs and extra order of crab roe to ensure a balanced texture, color and flavor. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Clean and steam the crabs. Separate the crab roe and crab meat, and set aside. Cut tofu into 1-inch cubes. Mince garlic and ginger. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Step 2<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Preheat the wok, add olive oil, ginger and garlic, and lightly saut\u00e9 until fragrant. Add the crab meat and crab roe, and saut\u00e9 for few minutes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Step 3<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Add cubed tofu, rice wine vinegar, sesame oil, water and let it simmer for five minutes. Add starch mixed with little water to thicken the sauce and salt to taste. Plate the dish and serve. Taste the perfect flavors of tofu, crab and ginger!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
China\u2019s multi-thousand-year history and progressive imperial dynasties parallel the enrichment and evolution of the Chinese cuisine.\u00a0 The traditions of lavish imperial banquets, masterful culinary techniques and artistry continue to exist in the modern Chinese culinary styles.\u00a0 The discovery of tofu dates back to the ancient China and extends across many Asian countries, including Japan, South […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":4428,"template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false},"savourscat":[37],"class_list":["post-4456","savours","type-savours","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","savourscat-main-course"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n
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