Crispy Soft-Shell Crabs with Bangalore-Style Dipping Sauce - Andrew Zimmern

Crispy Soft-Shell Crabs with Bangalore-Style Dipping Sauce - Andrew Zimmern

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Soft-Shell Crab Gets a Makeover I call this yakitori style because of the sauce — because yaki means chicken and tori means skewered grilling, and this dish is

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Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 3 tablespoons beef stock or low-sodium broth
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon light brown sugar
  • 1 large shallot, very thinly sliced
  • 1/3 cup chopped cilantro
  • 2 to 3 serrano chiles, halved lengthwise and very thinly sliced crosswise
  • 2 large egg whites
  • 8 jumbo soft-shell crabs, cleaned and patted dry
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon freshly ground white pepper
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • Vegetable oil, for frying

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