Luxurious Chinese-Style Crab Meat Donburi
Super Easy & Luxurious Solo Meal: Chinese-Style Crab Meat Donburi
A delightful crab meat donburi made with succulent snow crab meat from our seas! Now you can enjoy a luxurious solo meal with ease. ^^
Main Ingredients
- 150g Snow crab meat (pre-cooked and shredded)
- 1 stalk Green onion (cut into 4cm lengths)
- 1 Tbsp minced garlic
- 1 tsp minced ginger (optional)
- 1/2 package Enoki mushrooms (cut into 3-4cm lengths)
- 2 Shiitake mushrooms (thinly sliced, optional)
- 1 large Egg
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
This recipe introduces how to make a luxurious Chinese-style crab meat donburi using fresh snow crab meat, perfect for special occasions or an elevated everyday meal. Pre-cooked crab meat makes preparation incredibly convenient, and it’s readily available at most supermarkets or online.
Step 2
If using frozen snow crab meat, allow it to thaw naturally at room temperature. Gently shred the crab meat into bite-sized pieces, breaking up any clumps.
Step 3
Heat 3 tablespoons of cooking oil in a pan over medium-low heat. Add the 4cm cut green onions and minced garlic. Sauté slowly until fragrant, infusing the oil with their aromatic flavors. Be careful not to burn the garlic and onions; slow cooking over low heat is key.
Step 4
Once the aromatics are fragrant, add 1 teaspoon of minced ginger and sauté for another 30 seconds. The ginger adds a subtle zest that deepens the flavor profile. (Skip this step if you’re not a fan of ginger.)
Step 5
Add the thinly sliced shiitake mushrooms and the 3-4cm cut enoki mushrooms to the pan. Increase the heat to high. Stir-fry quickly until the mushrooms are slightly tender and lightly browned. High heat helps maintain a pleasant texture.
Step 6
Pour 1 tablespoon of soy sauce around the edges of the pan. Let it sizzle and slightly caramelize, infusing the sauce with a subtle ‘wok hei’ or smoky aroma.
Step 7
Pour in 4 cups (800ml) of water and add 1 tablespoon of chicken stock for a richer broth. (If chicken stock is unavailable, dashi stock or a simple vegetable broth can be used.)
Step 8
Once the liquid comes to a rolling boil, gently add the prepared snow crab meat. Stir carefully to avoid breaking up the delicate crab pieces.
Step 9
Add 2 tablespoons of oyster sauce to season the sauce. Oyster sauce adds a wonderful umami depth and complexity. Taste and adjust with a little more soy sauce if needed.
Step 10
Lightly beat the egg in a small bowl. While the sauce is simmering, slowly drizzle the beaten egg in a circular motion. Use chopsticks or a whisk to quickly stir the sauce, creating delicate ribbons of cooked egg rather than large clumps.
Step 11
Now, let’s thicken the sauce. In a separate small bowl, whisk together 4 tablespoons of water and 4 tablespoons of cornstarch (or potato starch) until smooth, creating a slurry. Gradually pour the starch slurry into the simmering sauce while stirring continuously, until it reaches your desired consistency. Stop adding the slurry once it’s thickened. It’s important not to make it too thick.
Step 12
Turn off the heat. Stir in a pinch of sesame oil and a pinch of ground black pepper for added aroma and finish. Your luxurious Chinese-style crab meat donburi sauce is now ready! Spoon a generous amount of the sauce over a bowl of warm rice. Garnish with finely chopped scallions or chives for a beautiful presentation and an enhanced flavor. Enjoy your delicious and elegant solo meal!
