Chilies Crab

Ingredints:

    * 1kg  crabs    

    * 4 tbsp vegetable oil

    * 3 clove garlic, finely mince or pound

    * 3 cm  ginger, finely grated or pound

    * 1 large egg

    * salt and pepper

       To Combine [Chili Sauce] :

    * 4-5 tbsp or to taste, chili paste

    * 1 cup tomato ketchup

    * 2 tbsp sugar

    * 2 tbsp rice vinegar or lemon juice

    * 1 tbsp dark soy sauce

    * ½-1 tbsp soy bean paste  - 0ptional

    * 1 tbsp cornstarch

    * 1 cup water

Variation : For Chili Prawns substitute with 1½ to 2-lb jumbo prawns or colossal shrimp.

        To Prepare :

    * Clean crabs and cut into halves.  Crack the shells and claws 
       gently with a wooden mallet.

    * In a bowl combine chili sauce ingredients, mix well

    * Heat peanut or vegetable oil in a hot wok, add garlic,   
       and chilies paste.

    * Stir-fry for 2-3 minutes. Add combined chilies sauce mixture.

    * Bring sauce to a boil, add salt and pepper to taste.

       Note: soy bean sauce is salty. 

    * Toss in crabs, stir-fry to coat with the sauce. 

    * Cover and cook crabs over medium-high heat until turn red.

    * Lift cover from time to time to give it a good stir,make sure 
       the sauce does not dry up, add some water it it does.     

    * When crabs are almost fully cooked, push crabs to the
       sides of the wok.   

    * Break an egg into the sauce, stirring gently to form
       yellow and white streaks, then mix in the crabs.

    * Remove crabs from the wok and keep warm, let stand
      10 minutes for flavors hence.