How to Make Vietnamese Crab Stir-Fried Vermicelli

Name: Miến xào cua
Prep time: 50 min
Cook time: 10 min
Yield: 3
Cuisine: Việt Nam
Ingredients: 1 con cua biển ~ 350g; 5-6 con tôm tươi; 1,5 dong miến; 1/2 củ cà rốt; 3 tai nấm hương tươi; 5g mộc nhĩ, nấm hương; 3-4 củ hành khô; 100g giá đỗ; 2 quả trứng gà; Hành lá, rau mùi ta (ngò rí); 5-6 nhánh sả

10 Tháng 09, 2024 • 5 minute read •

Ingredients Instruction

How to make crab stir-fried vermicelli with delicious flavors, vibrant colors, and vermicelli strands that are loose and separate without clumping.

Miến xào cua — Crab Stir-Fried Vermicelli

Sea crab stir-fried vermicelli with a few shrimp is the best dish among stir-fried vermicelli recipes. Additionally, this dish is rich in nutrients and easy to enjoy. If you're cooking sea crab, don't miss out on this recipe.

Servings: 3

Prep Time: 50 phút

Cook Time: 10 phút

Ingredients

1 sea crab (~350g)
5-6 fresh shrimp
1.5 bundles of vermicelli
1/2 carrot
3 fresh shiitake mushrooms
5g wood ear mushrooms, dried shiitake mushrooms
3-4 shallots
100g bean sprouts
2 chicken eggs
Green onions, cilantro
5-6 stalks of lemongrass

nguyên liệu làm Miến xào cua — Ingredients

Instructions

Prepare the Crab

To clean the crab, soak it in ice water to temporarily 'stun' it, making it easier to wash off any mud or algae. Alternatively, you can lift the crab's belly flap and use the tip of a knife to pierce the two small holes near its chest to quickly kill the crab.

Once cleaned, steam the crab with a few stalks of lemongrass and optionally some beer for 20-25 minutes. For tips on steaming crab, check out this guide.

After steaming, let the crab cool slightly, then remove the meat and set it aside in a separate bowl.

Prepare the Shrimp

Clean the shrimp and remove the black vein along the back. Steam the shrimp just like the crab, then peel off the shells and remove the heads, keeping the tails for a more attractive presentation when stir-frying.

steamed, peeled shrimp — Steamed, peeled shrimp

Prepare Other Ingredients

Rinse the vermicelli, then soak in warm water for 20-25 minutes. Soak just long enough for the vermicelli to soften without becoming mushy, which would cause it to stick together when stir-fried.

soaking vermicelli in warm water — Soaking vermicelli

Soak dried wood ear mushrooms and shiitake mushrooms in warm water until they expand and soften, then rinse thoroughly and slice thinly.

If using fresh shiitake mushrooms, soak them in rice water or lightly salted water, rinse, remove the stems, and slice. If fresh shiitake mushrooms are unavailable, you can skip this step.

sliced wood ear and shiitake mushrooms — Sliced wood ear and shiitake mushrooms

Peel and julienne the carrot.

Peel and finely chop the shallots.

Pick and wash the green onions and cilantro, then chop roughly.

Soak bean sprouts in salt water, rinse, and drain well.

julienned carrot, bean sprouts, and herbs — Prepared carrot, bean sprouts, cilantro, and green onions

Stir-Fry the Filling

The filling is stir-fried separately and added to the vermicelli after it's cooked to ensure the dish is flavorful and the ingredients remain crisp without becoming mushy.

stir-frying carrot — Add 2 tablespoons of oil to the pan, sauté the shallots, then add the carrot and stir-fry for about 1 minute.

stir-frying carrots with mushrooms — Add the wood ear and shiitake mushrooms.

stir-frying the filling — Then add the shrimp and finally the crab meat.

Season with 1 tablespoon of fish sauce and 1 teaspoon of MSG, stir well, then remove from heat.

bowl of stir-fried filling — Transfer the filling to a separate plate.

Stir-Fry the Vermicelli

After soaking, drain the vermicelli and cut it into shorter lengths. Place it in a bowl and mix with 2 beaten eggs.

mixing vermicelli with egg — Egg whites help absorb moisture, keeping the vermicelli strands loose and preventing them from sticking together.

stir-frying vermicelli — Heat the pan and add the vermicelli to stir-fry. The egg will cook and separate the strands.

stir-frying vermicelli with bean sprouts — Stir-fry for about 1 minute, until the egg is cooked, then add the bean sprouts.

At this step, you can sprinkle a little water over the vermicelli to prevent it from drying out.

stir-frying vermicelli with filling — Stir-fry for another 20 seconds, then add the stir-fried filling and toss everything together, separating the vermicelli strands.

Season to taste with fish sauce, oyster sauce, and MSG.

crab stir-fried vermicelli in pan — Stir-fry until the vermicelli is soft, then add the green onions and cilantro. Stir briefly and remove from heat.

crab stir-fried vermicelli on a plate — Finished crab stir-fried vermicelli

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Final Product Requirements

Crab stir-fried vermicelli is incredibly fragrant, featuring the sweet aroma of crab, shrimp, and mushrooms. The dish has an eye-catching appearance, with perfectly blended flavors. Most importantly, following Cookbeo's method will ensure your vermicelli strands remain loose and separate, yet still soft and not dry.

Good luck with this recipe!