Soft-Shell Crab, Chinese Hot Garlic & Black Bean Sauce

Instructions

1. 1

   Mix the egg, cornstarch blend, soy sauce, chopped green onions, and black pepper. Dip the crabs in the mixture to coat. Shake off the excess.

2. 2

   Heat the vegetable oil to almost smoking in a heavy skillet or wok over high heat. Fry the crab halves, two at a time, until crisp on the outside but still soft and moist inside. Remove from the pan, drain, and keep warm.

3. 3

   Pour out the oil from the pan, but don't wipe. Add all the other ingredients and stir to blend until boiling rapidly--about one minute.

4. 4

   Place one crab on each plate, and spoon the sauce over it. Serve immediately.