1STEP 1 | Place fresh abalones in water and gently scrub the edges and black membrane clean with a small brush.
Spicy & Numbing Salt & Pepper Abalone
Tender and springy fresh abalone packed with spicy numbing pepper salt and crispy golden garlic!
Spicy & Numbing Salt & Pepper Abalone is an exquisite banquet dish combining premium fresh Dalian abalone with savory mala seasonings. Cleaned and gently blanched in aromatic wine broth, each abalone is scored with fine crosshatches. Stir-fried at high heat with shallots, garlic, and Sichuan pepper salt, the abalones are plated back into their sterilized shells and finished with a shower of crispy golden garlic for explosive flavor and texture.
Time21min
SuitableBold flavor lovers
MethodStir-fry
OccasionFriends gathering
SeasonAll seasons
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Ingredients（Serves 2-3）
Quick Method
2STEP 2 | Bring water to a boil with ginger, scallions, and Shaoxing wine; blanch abalones briefly, drain, shell, and clean innards.
3STEP 3 | Boil the cleaned abalone shells in hot water to sterilize, drain, and arrange them on a platter as serving vessels.
4STEP 4 | Score a crisscross pattern on the surface of the abalone meat to ensure even cooking and tender texture.
5STEP 5 | Heat oil in a wok and sauté minced shallots and garlic over medium heat until aromatic.
6STEP 6 | Turn heat to high, add abalones, toss quickly, and season with mala pepper salt, ground pepper, and chili.
7STEP 7 | Place cooked abalones back into their shells on the platter, top generously with crispy fried garlic, and serve.
Tips and Pitfalls
Scrub Gently in Water
Scrubbing gently submerged in water removes black film without damaging the delicate meat.
Crisscross Scoring
Scoring crisscross breaks muscle fibers, allowing even cooking and easy chewing.
Quick High-Heat Stir-Fry
Fresh abalone is tender; toss briefly over high heat and serve, or it turns tough.
Garnish with Crispy Garlic
Top fried garlic after plating instead of stir-frying to maintain crunchiness.
Overview
Spicy & Numbing Salt & Pepper Abalone is an exquisite banquet dish combining premium fresh Dalian abalone with savory mala seasonings. Cleaned and gently blanched in aromatic wine broth, each abalone is scored with fine crosshatches. Stir-fried at high heat with shallots, garlic, and Sichuan pepper salt, the abalones are plated back into their sterilized shells and finished with a shower of crispy golden garlic for explosive flavor and texture.
