Steamed Blue Crabs with Black Ginger Dipping Sauce - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 6

Snack

This Steamed Blue Crabs with Black Ginger Dipping Sauce is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Blue crabs take a little more work to eat than larger crabs like Dungeness, but their sweet flavor is worth the extra effort. Blue crabs are commercially harvested from New York to Florida — including, most famously, Chesapeake Bay — and the Gulf Coast st

Ingredients

1/2 cup fresh cilantro stems, coarsely chopped
36 live blue crabs (1/4 to 1/3 lb each; 3 dozen), well rinsed
1 1/2 to 2 tablespoons finely chopped peeled fresh ginger
1/2 cup fermented fine-quality soy sauce
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup water
3 tablespoons Chinese black vinegar* (preferably Chinkiang) or cider vinegar
1/4 teaspoon salt
Special equipment: a wide 6- to 8-qt heavy pot with a tight-fitting lid

Instructions

Bring 1 1/2 inches water to a boil in pot. Add cilantro stems, then carefully add half of crabs using tongs and return to a boil. Cook, covered with lid, 8 minutes (for 1/4-pound crabs) to 10 minutes (for 1/3-pound crabs) from time they enter water. (Break shell of 1 claw to check for doneness; crabmeat should be opaque.) Transfer crabs with long-handled tongs to a large platter, reserving cooking liquid in pot, and keep warm, loosely covered with foil. Cook remaining crabs in same manner.
While crabs cook, stir together ginger (to taste), soy sauce, sugar, water, vinegar, and salt in a small bowl until sugar and salt are dissolved.
If necessary, dip crabs in cooking liquid to remove any external residue, then transfer to another large platter. Serve crabs hot, with dipping sauce.
*We recommend Gold Plum brand, available at Asian markets and Kam Man Food Products (212-571-0330).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Steamed Blue Crabs with Black Ginger Dipping Sauce good for PCOS?

Yes, this Steamed Blue Crabs with Black Ginger Dipping Sauce recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.

Can I eat this for Snack with PCOS?

Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Snack. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.

How do I fit this recipe into a PCOS meal plan?

This recipe can be part of a structured PCOS meal plan. It makes 6 servings, making it great for meal prep. For a complete weekly plan tailored to your PCOS type, take our free 60-second quiz at pcosmealplanner.com/pcos-quiz to get a personalized 7-day meal plan.

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