SALT-PEPPER CRAB

Salt-Pepper Crab is one of the most famous dish featured in many recipe books. This is quite simple and easy to follow. Here are the ingredients:

2 pcs fresh water crabs (650 gms each)
100 ml peanut oil
2 pcs shallots, chopped
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1 pc ginger, chopped
50 gms salt
25 gms white pepper, freshly ground
2 tsp sugar
25 ml Chinese wine
1 tsp chopped parsley

Cooking Procedure:

Clean crabs thoroughly, brushing shells on all sides. Break claws off, cut body part in two pieces. Smash claws slightly. Heat oil until very hot; add shallot, garlic, ginger and saute for about 3 to 4 minutes. Add crab and cook for 3 minutes more, stirring continuously. Add salt, Chinese wine, pepper and sugar. Stir to blend, lower heat and cook covered for about 5 minutes.

Transfer to serving dih and sppon over a little oil from pan. Garnish with parsley. Serve while it is still hot.