Dinner ideas

Chilli crab

When it comes to this chilli crab dish, the reward is worth the effort of getting to that sweet and tender meat, which is deliciously complimented by the spices and fresh coriander. For best results, serve with plenty of napkins and a crisp white wine.
CHILLI CRAB
8
50M

Ingredients

Method

1.Holding crab firmly, slide sharp knife under top of shell at back; lever off shell. Remove and discard gills and mustard-coloured gut. Rinse crab body under cold running water; quarter crab. Remove claws; using nutcracker or meat mallet, crack both sections of claws.
2.Heat oil in wok or large frying pan; stir-fry garlic, ginger and chilli until fragrant. Add sauces, sugar, stock and the water; bring to a boil. Boil, stirring constantly, for 5 minutes, then place two-thirds of the sauce in medium heatproof jug; reserve.
3.Place claws in wok with remaining sauce; stir-fry about 4 minutes or until changed in colour. Remove from wok; cover to keep warm. Place half of the reserved sauce and half of the crab body pieces in wok; stir-fry about 5 minutes or until changed in colour. Remove from wok; cover to keep warm. Repeat with remaining reserved sauce and crab body pieces.
4.Serve crab immediately, sprinkled with coriander

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