Crab in Black Bean Sauce

Serves 4


Ingredients:

4 crabs
1 medium onion
½ red capsicum
½ green capsicum
2 spring onions
½ cup oil
3 tsp finely chopped salted black beans
1 tsp finely chopped garlic
1 tsp finely chopped ginger
1 tsp sugar
1 tbsp light soy sauce
⅓ cup water
2 tsp cornflour


Method:

1. Remove flap from the belly of each crab.
2. Prise off top shell, discard soft grey entails. Wash crabs and cut in half. Remove claws.
3. Cut vegetables into strips. Heat oil in wok. Cook crab pieces in oil for 3 minutes, drain. Strain oil, return 2 tablespoon oil to wok.
4. Stir-fry black beans, garlic and ginger for 30 seconds. Add sugar and vegetables. Stir-fry for 2 minutes. Add crab. Add soy sauce and water mixed with cornflour. Cook until sauce boils and thickens. Remove from heat and serve immediately.