MALAYSIAN STYLE KAM HEONG CRAB RECIPE - (4.2/5)

Malaysian Style Kam Heong Crab Recipe - (4.2/5) image

Provided by á-25087

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 Large dungeness crabs (4 1/2 pounds) cut into 8 pieces for each crab
2 tablespoons dried shrimps, soaked for 10 minutes and drained
3 shallots, chopped
4 cloves garlic, chopped
8 to 10 Thai Bird's Eye Chilies, chopped, to taste
1 bunch fresh curry leaves (15 g)
2 tablespoons fish curry powder
2 teaspoons coarsley ground black peppercorns
3 tablespoons dark soy sauce
2 tablespoons oyster sauce
1 tablespoon sugar
Oil for deep-frying

Steps:

Put the oil in a large wok, or large deep saucepan and heat over high heat. Deep-fry the crabs for about 4 to 5 minutes and set aside. Reserve 2 tablespoons of the oil and drain off the excess oil. Reheat the wok with the reserved oil on high heat. Cook the dried shrimps until crisps. Then toss in the shallots, garlic, and chilies; curry leaves, curry powder and cook until the mixture is golden in color and fragrant. Then add the coarsely ground black peppers, dark soy sauce, and oyster sauce, sugar and give the mixture a quick stir. Mix in the crabs and stir until well combine and season with salt if necessary. Serve immediately and enjoy!