Ingredients 2 Large Dungeness Crabs (4 1/2 lbs) Cut into 8 pieces for each crab 2 Tbsp Dried Shrimps, soaked for 10 minutes and drained 3 Shallots, chopped 4 Cloves Garlic, chopped 8 to 10 Thai Bird’s Eye Chilies, chopped 1 Bunch (15 g) Fresh Curry Leaves 2 Tbsp Fish Curry Powder 2 tsp Coarsely Ground Black Peppercorns 3 Tbsp Dark Soy Sauce 2 Tbsp Oyster Sauce 1 Tbsp Sugar Oil for deep-frying Method Put the oil in a large wok, or large deep saucepan and heat over high heat. Deep-fry the crabs for about 4 to 5 minutes and set aside. Reserve 2 Tbsp of the oil and drain off the excess oil. Reheat the wok with the reserved oil on high heat. Cook the dried shrimps until crisps. Then toss in the shallots, garlic, and chilies; curry leaves, curry powder and cook until the mixture is golden in color and fragrant. Then add the coarsely ground black peppers, dark soy sauce, and oyster sauce, sugar and give the mixture a quick stir. Mix in the crabs and stir until well combine and season with salt if necessary. Serve immediately. |