lautnusantara.com - Singaporean Black Pepper Crab is a popular seafood dish that originated in Singapore. It is a delicious and spicy crab preparation that features a bold black pepper flavor. The dish typically uses fresh live crabs, which are stir-fried in a fragrant mixture of black peppercorns, garlic, ginger, and other spices.

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Here's a recipe for Singaporean Black Pepper Crab:

Ingredients:

• 2 large live crabs
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon ginger, grated
• 2 tablespoons black peppercorns, coarsely ground
• 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch, mixed with 2 tablespoons water
• Spring onions, chopped (for garnish)
• Freshly cracked black pepper (for garnish)

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Instructions:

1. Prepare the crabs by cleaning and cutting them into pieces. Remove the top shell and discard the gills. Break the body into halves or quarters, depending on the size of the crabs.
2. Heat the vegetable oil and butter in a large wok or pan over medium heat.
3. Add the chopped onion, minced garlic, and grated ginger to the pan. Sauté until fragrant and the onions become translucent.
4. Add the coarsely ground black peppercorns to the pan and stir-fry for a minute or two to release the flavors.
5. Add the crab pieces to the pan and stir-fry for about 5 minutes, coating them evenly with the peppercorn mixture.
6. In a small bowl, mix together the oyster sauce, soy sauce, and sugar. Pour this sauce over the crab pieces and stir-fry for another 5 minutes.
7. Dissolve the cornstarch in water to make a slurry and add it to the pan. Stir well to thicken the sauce and coat the crabs evenly. Continue cooking for a few more minutes until the sauce reaches your desired consistency.
8. Once the crabs are cooked through and the sauce is thickened, remove from heat.
9. Transfer the black pepper crab to a serving plate. Garnish with chopped spring onions and a generous amount of freshly cracked black pepper.
10. Serve hot with steamed rice or mantou (steamed buns) to soak up the flavorful sauce.

Enjoy your Singaporean Black Pepper Crab!

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