HOW TO COOK BLACK PEPPER CRAB | CRAB IN BLACK PEPPER SAUCE

crab

🥗Healthier: shrimp

💰Cheaper: chicken

Shrimp and chicken are more accessible and budget-friendly alternatives.

black pepper

🥗Healthier: white pepper

💰Cheaper: mixed peppercorns

White pepper provides a similar flavor with less heat.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier and margarine is a cost-effective substitute.

oyster sauce

🥗Healthier: mushroom sauce

💰Cheaper: soy sauce

Mushroom sauce offers a similar umami flavor for vegetarians.

Clean the crab thoroughly and cut it into pieces.

Heat butter in a large wok over medium heat until melted.

Add minced garlic, ginger, and chopped onion; sauté until fragrant, about 2-3 minutes.

Stir in black pepper and chili; cook for 1 minute to release flavors.

Add the crab pieces to the wok and toss to coat in the spice mixture.

Pour in soy sauce and oyster sauce; stir to combine.

Sprinkle sugar over the mixture and add a splash of water; cover and cook for 8-10 minutes until crab is cooked through.

Thicken the sauce with cornstarch mixed in water; stir until sauce is glossy.

Garnish with chopped spring onions and coriander before serving.

Serve with lime wedges on the side.

Cooking Techniques

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