[Ingredients]
2 large crabs
3tbsp black peppercorn
1tbsp white pepeprcorn
60g butter
3tbsp chopped garlic
3tbsp chopped shallot
1/2 cup curry leaves
2tbsp sliced chilli padi
1tsp fermented bean paste (taucheo)
3tbsp oyster sauce
3tbsp light soy sauce
3tbsp sugar
Cilantro - leaves only
Cooking oil for deep-frying
[Steps]
Kill and clean crabs, then portion.
Crash black and white peppercorns together using mortar and pestle.
Dry toast in pan till fragrant. Set aside
Deep-fry crabs for 3-4mins till they turn bright red. Drain on paper towels.
Add butter to a heated wok. When melted, add in garlic and shallots, cook till fragrant.
Add in taucheo, peppercorn, curry leaves and chilli padi, stir well.
Add in oyster sauce, light soy sauce and sugar, stir well.
Add in crabs and stir-fry for 5-7mins.
Transfer to serving dish and topped with cilantro.
Adapted from The Meat Men
Video tutorial click here