Spicy & Numbing Crayfish (Mala Longxia)
Easy Mala Longxia Recipe with Haochi Mala Sauce – Perfect for Beginners!
For those who love a kick of spice and a tingly numbing sensation, this Mala Longxia recipe is perfect for you! Designed for beginner cooks, it uses the convenient and flavorful Haochi Mala Sauce to create an impressive dish with minimal fuss. Get ready to impress your taste buds!
Ingredients- 150g Haochi Mala Sauce (features a numbing and deeply savory flavor)
- 500g Freshwater Crayfish (cleaned and prepared)
- 30g Minced Garlic (adds aromatic depth)
- 7g Dried Vietnamese Chili Peppers (adjust to your spice preference)
- 200ml Water (to achieve the desired sauce consistency)
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Heat a generous amount of cooking oil in a wide pan over medium-low heat. Sauté the minced garlic until fragrant and lightly golden. For an extra layer of flavor, you can add chopped green onions or scallions (white parts) at this stage to enhance the aroma.
Step 2
Once the garlic is fragrant, add the dried Vietnamese chili peppers and stir-fry briefly to release their spicy essence. Then, add all the cleaned freshwater crayfish to the pan and stir to combine with the aromatics.
Step 3
Pour in the Haochi Mala Sauce, the star ingredient that provides the signature mala flavor – a perfect balance of spice, numbing sensation, and umami. This sauce makes achieving a delicious result incredibly easy. Gently toss the crayfish to coat them evenly with the sauce.
Step 4
Bring the sauce to a simmer over medium heat. Use tongs or chopsticks to flip the crayfish regularly, ensuring they cook evenly and absorb the flavorful sauce. This step is crucial for developing the vibrant red color and infusing the crayfish with the delicious mala taste.
Step 5
Continue stir-frying until the crayfish turn a bright, appealing red and the sauce has slightly thickened and reduced. Be mindful of the heat to prevent the sauce from drying out. Stir-frying thoroughly allows the sauce to beautifully coat each piece of crayfish, creating an irresistible, mouth-watering dish.
Step 6
Arrange the cooked Mala Longxia attractively on a serving plate. Spoon any remaining delicious sauce from the pan over the crayfish for extra flavor. Garnish with chopped green onions or cilantro for a fresh finish. Your restaurant-quality Mala Longxia is ready to be enjoyed!
