Crab in Black Bean Sauce
 
 
Ingredients
  • 1 pc large fresh crab
  • ¼ tsp white pepper
  • 2 tbsps cornstarch
  • 1 pc egg white
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • ½ cup chicken stock
  • 1 pc green pepper
  • ½ knob fresh ginger, sliced
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp salted black beans
  • 1 tbsp chinese wine
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
Instructions
  1. Steam crab over rapidly boiling water for 15 minutes, then remove the top shell and separate the claws from the body.
  2. Crush the claws and cut the body of the crab into serving size pieces, whisk egg white with half the cornstarch and pour over the crab.
  3. Season with salt and pepper. Set aside 20 minutes.
  4. Mash the black beans with 2 tbsps oil.
  5. Heat the remaining oil in a work until very hot, deep fry the crab for 2 minutes.
  6. Add the green pepper and onion and cook further. Add ginger, garlic and black beans.
  7. Stir fry for a minute.
  8. Add the soy sauce, sesame oil and sugar.
  9. Mix the remaining cornstarch with 1 tbsp water and stir into a sauce to thicken.
  10. Transfer to serving dish.
Recipe by Recipe Philippines at https://www.recipephilippines.com/crab-black-bean-sauce/