Ginger Chilli And Shallot Mud Crab Recipe

Cooking Directions

• STEP 1.Clean the mud crab by removing the top shell and gills. Cut the crab into pieces.
• STEP 2.Heat oil in a wok or large pan and sauté ginger, chilli, and shallots until fragrant.
• STEP 3.Add the crab pieces to the wok and stir-fry for a few minutes until they turn red.
• STEP 4.Pour in the sauce made with soy sauce, oyster sauce, sugar, and water. Stir well to coat the crab.
• STEP 5.Cover the wok and let the crab simmer in the sauce for about 10 minutes, or until cooked through.
• STEP 6.Garnish with spring onions and serve hot with steamed rice or crusty bread.

Cooking Tips

• Choose live mud crabs for the freshest taste.
• Be careful when handling the mud crab as they have sharp claws.
• Adjust the amount of chilli according to your spice preference.

Storage and Serving

• Leftover mud crab can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
• Reheat the crab gently in a pan or microwave before serving.
• Serve the Ginger Chilli and Shallot Mud Crab as a main dish with steamed rice or as part of a seafood feast.