Steamed Crabs in Beer Broth (Cua Hap Bia) Recipe

Serves/Makes: 4

Ingredients:

• 2 crabs, about 1 pound each
• 1 cup beer
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground white pepper
• 1 teaspoon sugar
  Garnishing:
• 1 red chili, julienned
• 1 tablespoon coriander (cilantro)
• 1 tablespoon spring onion (scallion), julienned

How to cook Steamed Crabs in Beer Broth (Cua Hap Bia):

• Clean crabs. Pull top shells of crabs and remove feathery lungs. Rinse.
• Pull off triangular-shaped shell on the underside and rinse crab again.
• Twist off claws and crack. Cut crabs in half.
• Marinate crabs with salt, pepper and sugar in a heatproof (flameproof) bowl for 30 minutes.
• Pour in three quarters of the beer then steam covered for 15 minutes.
• Pour in remaining beer, cover and leave for a few more minutes.
• Remove from heat and garnish with chili, coriander, and spring onion.

Notes:
The Steamed Crabs in Beer Broth (Cua Hap Bia) is a very affordable dish. This recipe is delicious, simple, and really easy to cook.

Tip:
How to prepare crabs for cooking.

This recipe for Steamed Crabs in Beer Broth (Cua Hap Bia) serves/makes: 4

Main Ingredient: Crab
Preparation Method: Steamed
Cuisine: Vietnamese