INGREDIENTS:
600 g (3 pc) medium crabs
2 tbsp cornstarch
8 cloves garlic, crushed
2 tbsp ginger strips
2 tbsp salted black beans (tausi), mashed in 2 tbsp water
200 g tomato aauce
PROCEDURE:
1. Season crabs with ¼ tsp iodized fine salt (or ¾ tsp iodized rock salt) and ¼ tsp pepper. Dredge in cornstarch. Deep-fry in ½ cup oil until cooked. Cut crabs and set aside.
2. In another pan, sauté garlic and ginger using 2 tbsp of used oil. Add tausi, tomato sauce and ¾-1 cup water. Simmer covered for 5 minutes over low heat.
3. Add crabs and simmer once.
Makes 6 servings
