Stir Fried Crab with Bell Pepper Recipe

Stir Fried Crab with Bell Pepper Recipe

Ingredients:

• 1 1/3 lbs soft shelled crabs

• 1/2 cup cornstarch

• 1 bell pepper, cut into bite size pieces

• Oil for frying

Ingredients A:

• Green onion, ginger root, garlic clove 1 tablespoon fermented black beans - chopped and combined to equal 1 1/2 tablespoons

Ingredients B:

• 1 tablespoon cooking wine or sherry

• 3/4 teaspoon salt

• 3/4 teaspoon sugar

• 1/2 cup water

Method:

1. Rinse and drain the crabs. Cut them into small pieces then dip the open ends into cornstarch. This prevents the meat from falling out of the soft shell

2. Heat the wok then add oil. Fry the pieces of crab for 2 minutes, or until they are golden brown; remove and drain. Remove the oil from wok.

3. Reheat the wok then add 1 tablespoon oil. Add bell pepper and 1 tablespoon water; stir until the bell pepper is soft; remove.

4. Add 3 tablespoons oil; stir fry Ingredients A until fragrant.

5. Add fried pieces of crab and Ingredients B; cover and cook for 2-3 minutes; stir several times during cooking.

6. When the crab is cooked and the liquid has reduced to almost dry, add the bell pepper; stir to mix. Transfer to a serving plate and serve.