Chilli Crab

Method

Kill the crabs humanely and cut them into quarters, discarding the gills. Pound the chillies, garlic and ginger together into a paste using a mortar and pestle. Heat the oil in a large wok over high heat and fry the paste for two minutes until fragrant. Add the crab pieces and stir-fry for three minutes until the shells turn red. Pour in the ketchup, chilli sauce, soy sauce, sugar and water, then cover and simmer for eight to ten minutes, stirring occasionally, until the crabs are cooked through. Mix the cornflour with a little water and stir into the sauce to thicken, then garnish with chopped spring onions and serve immediately with steamed rice.