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FANG’S CHILLI MUD CRAB

METHOD

Step 1
Place the crabs in the freezer for about 1 hour to put them to ‘sleep’.

Step 2
To clean the crabs, lift the flap on the underside and pull off the top shell. Remove and discard the grey, spongy, finger-like gills. Rinse the crabs quickly under cold water to get rid of any gunk.

Step 3
Use a heavy knife or cleaver to cut each crab in half lengthwise, then cut each half into thirds. Use the back of the knife to crack the claws and legs to let the sauce seep in while they cook.

Step 4
Chop ginger , garlic , black beans and onions finely diced .
Place these ingredients together with
Brown sugar , cracked black pepper as well .

Step 5
Heat the oil in a large wok over high heat. Add the in the ingredients and fry for about 30 seconds. Add the crab pieces and give everything a bit of a mix. Add the diced tomatoes and toss the crabs around to coat them well. Cover with a lid, reduce the heat to low and cook for about 5 minutes. Remove lid and shake crabs around, then replace lid and cook for another 5 minutes or until the shells turn orange and the meat is cooked through.

Step 6
ADD FANG’S CHILLI SAUCE & fish sauce, stir and mix well.

Turn heat off

Place lid on and let it sit for approx 10 min.

Add extra seasoning if required!

Step 7
Pile the crabs and sauce into a large serving bowl and scatter over the coriander and fresh green sliced shallots Serve with rice , pasta or bread As you want to soak up the flavours .

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