-
Place the crab in the freezer for 2 hours or until it is absolutely
immobile and dead (this is the most humane way to kill crab or lobster).
-
Scrub the crab clean of any mossy bits.
-
Pull back the apron from the underbelly and snap off.
-
Twist off the legs and claws.
-
Pull the body apart and remove the feathery gills and internal
organs.
-
Using a cleaver, chop the body into 4 pieces.
-
Crack the claws with a good hit with the back of the cleaver.
-
Combine the egg with the chili , garlic, salt and pepper in a large
bowl.
-
Put the crab pieces in the mixture, cover and refrigerate overnight.
-
To make Seasoning Mix : Sift all the seasoning ingredients together
on a large plate.
-
Dip all the crab segments in the seasoning and dust off excess.
-
Heat the oil in a wok and deep-fry the claws for 8 minutes, and the
body portions for 4 minutes and the legs for 2 minutes.
-
Drain on paper towels and serve.