Fried Chilli Crab

Serves 4
Ingredients:

• 1 lb flower crab


• Oil for deep frying


• 1 tablespoon finely chopped garlic


• 6 dried chillies


• 1 small green pepper, in fine strips


• 100 g lean pork, finely shredded


• ½ cup water


• 3 tablespoon oyster sauce


• ½ teaspoon chicken stock powder


• ½ teaspoon salt


• 1 tablespoon sugar


• 2 teaspoon cornstarch, mixed with water

Directions:

1. Pull off the backs of the crabs, discard spongy grey matter inside and wash.


2. Use a cleaver to chop the body, legs still attached, into four pieces.


3. Smash the claws lightly with a cleaver to allow the sauce to penetrate. Dry crab thoroughly.


4. Heat oil and deep fry the crab for 5 to 7 minutes, then drain and set aside.


5. Remove all but 2 teaspoon of oil from the wok and stir fry the garlic, chillies, green pepper and pork over moderate heat for 2 to 3 minutes until the pork has changed color.


6. Add crab and all other ingredients, except cornflour, and simmer for 1 minute.


7. Thicken with cornstarch and serve.

Serve and enjoy this delicious Chinese Food Recipe – fried chili crab