12/1 - Singapore Inspired Crab

ingredients:

• crabs - 2 whole ( broken down and cracked)
• garlic - 6 cloves (smashed)
• ginger - 2 inches (sliced)
• green onion - 1/2 cup (1 inch slices)
• onion - 1/2 (chopped)
• chili pepper - 1 pc (crushed and seeded with hands)
  
• ketchup - 2 tbsp
• fish sauce - 2 tsp
• coconut milk - 1/2 can

steps:

1. take food processor to garlic, ginger, and onion til a pulp
2. add oil to wok
3. stir fry garlic mixture with chili pepper with a pinch of salt and pepper
   
4. fry til mixture releases flavor and translucent and slight brown (3-5 minutes)
   
5. add ketchup, fish sauce, and coconut milk and mix til bubbles
6. add crab pieces (except shell)
7. mix and stir fry 1 minute
8. add shells (shell side up, hole side down) and mix a little bit more
9. if too little liquid, add 1/4 cup of hot water
   
10. cover and cook at med high about 5-8 minutes til turns red and cooked
11. if too thick, add cornstarch + water (should be thick like chowder...not too thin)
    

grade: A