Crab Roe Tofu

Crab Roe Tofu

　　Crab Roe Tofu is a local delicacy. The preparation method is as follows: select two live crabs from Maoshan, clean them, place them in a steamer, steam over high heat until cooked, then remove and extract the crab meat using bamboo sticks. In a bowl, pour two taels of pork broth, flip the crab shells over into the broth to rinse out the crab roe. Beat the egg yolks in a bowl. Slice the fresh tofu and blanch it briefly in boiling water over high heat, then remove and place in a bowl with the pork broth. Heat a wok over high heat, add the pork broth and crab meat, then season with salt, minced ginger, chili oil, tofu, MSG, scallion whites, and stir-fry with cornstarch slurry until it boils into a crab soup. Drizzle in the beaten egg yolks while stirring continuously, then add cooked lard. Remove from heat, transfer to a plate, sprinkle with chopped scallions and pepper, and serve. (Xishui)