In the summer, a popular dish on the street is spicy crawfish. This hot season is perfect for enjoying this delicious crawfish.Spicy CrawfishThis spicy crawfish is perfect for a hot and spicy meal, and making it well requires some skill. However, its delicious flavor is irresistible.

How to make spicy crawfish

Needed ingredientsCrawfish 800g

Sichuan peppercorns 25g, driedChili peppers 50g, star anise 2 piecesCinnamon 2 pieces, green onion 1 stalkGinger 1 piece, garlic 4 clovesChongqingHot pot base 150gCooking steps1. After washing the crawfish twice with clean water, add 2 tablespoons of salt and a few drops of fragrant oil, then pour clean water to cover the crawfish and soak for 2 hours, then use a clean toothbrush to clean the crawfish's belly, remove the shrimp intestines, and rinse.2. Slice ginger and garlic, and cut green onions into segments. Heat a pot with the appropriate amount of oil, then add green onions, ginger, and garlic to sauté.3. After the aroma is released, add Sichuan peppercorns and dried chili peppers to stir-fry until the spicy flavor is released, then add the crawfish and stir-fry until the shells turn a bright red.4. Break the hot pot base into pieces and add it to the pot, stir-fry well, then add star anise, cinnamon, and ginger, add a little water until it reaches half the ingredients.

5. After simmering over high heat for 20 minutes, reduce the heat and cook until the soup thickens.

Tips

1. When making spicy crawfish, choose crawfish with a clean belly, which is more hygienic and safer to eat.

2. When processing crawfish, make sure the intestines are clean to avoid stomach discomfort.

3. Using hot pot base to cook crawfish will enhance its flavor, which cannot be replaced by vegetable oil.

4. Crawfish must be bought alive, and the water in the bowl should be covered with a lid during soaking.

How to make delicious spicy crawfish

Needed ingredients

300g peeled crawfish, green onion, ginger, 5-6 cloves of garlic, pepper, chili peppers

Corn

Oil,

Soy sauce 1 tablespoon

Steam

Fish sauce 2 tablespoons, old vinegar half tablespoonVinegar 1 tablespoon, cooking wine 1 tablespoon, sugar 1 tablespoon, saltCooking steps1. After washing the green onions and ginger, cut them into small pieces, and cut green onions and dried peppers into segments.2. Mix all the seasonings (except corn oil) in a bowl.3. Heat oil in a pot, then add green onions, ginger, garlic, Sichuan peppercorns, and flower peppers to sauté.4. After the crawfish turns red, add the seasoned sauce and a little water.5. Cover the pot with a lid and simmer over medium heat for 6-8 minutes, then remove the soup when it thickens.Tips

1. Crawfish, because they live in the water or pond, have a lot of bacteria, so after buying crawfish, it is best to soak them in clean water with salt for a while to remove the dirt.

2. When processing, heat the ingredients and cook for a longer time.

2. Mix all seasonings except corn oil in a small bowl to create a sauce.

3. Heat oil in a pot. Add chopped green onions, ginger, garlic, dried chili peppers, and Sichuan peppercorns to sauté until fragrant. Add large shrimp and stir-fry for 1-2 minutes.

4. Add the sauce and a small amount of water when the shrimp turns red.

5. Cover the pot and simmer over medium heat for 6-8 minutes. Once the sauce has thickened, remove from heat and serve.

Tips

Remove the shrimp heads and devein the crawfish.

How to make delicious spicy crawfish

Ingredients needed

Crawfish, dried red chili peppers, Sichuan peppercorns, oil, salt, ginger, garlic, star anise, bay leaves, cooking wine.White sugar..

Steps

1. After purchasing the crawfish, place them in a basin and rinse twice. Add 2 tablespoons of salt and pour in water to cover the crawfish. Let them soak for about 2 hours for better cleaning.

2. Remove the black lines from the crawfish and add the red chili peppers to the pot with water.Bring to a boil over high heat and then turn off the heat. Let the crawfish soak in the hot water for about 1 hour.

3. Remove the soaked chili peppers and mash them using a mortar and pestle. Be careful not to splash it on your face and eyes.

4. Add water to the pot and bring to a boil. Add the blanched crawfish and stir-fry over high heat.

5. Add minced garlic, star anise, and Sichuan peppercorns and sauté until fragrant.

6. Add the mashedchili sauce.Stir-fry until fragrant, then add the blanched crawfish and stir-fry over high heat.

7. Add minced garlic andfine salt. Add 1 tablespoon of cooking wine to remove the fishy smell. Add 1 tablespoon of white sugar and stir-fry until well combined.Tips

1. Because crawfish live in dirty water or ponds, they contain a lot of bacteria, so after purchasing crawfish, you should soak them in water with salt for a period of time to remove the dirt.

2. During processing, use high heat and cook for a slightly longer time.

1. Mud crabs live in wild water channels or ponds, so they contain a lot of bacteria. Therefore, mud crabs need to be rinsed with clean water and salt after purchase to remove the dirt.

2. When processing, use high heat and cook for an appropriate amount of time.