Butter Milk Crab

Serving:  2 - 4 person

Preparation and cooking time: 45 minutes

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Ingredients

2 pieces Mud Crabs (Cut and Cleaned)

1 can of Carnation evaporated milk

3 stalks of curry leaves (use the leaves only)

1 spoon of butter or margarine

6 chili peppers (lightly smashed) 

1 cups of Water

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Seasonings

Half teaspoon salt to taste

1 teaspoon sugar to taste

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Thickening Solution (Optional)

1 tbsp Cornstarch 

3 tbsp Water
 

Instructions

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STEP 1: Steam the crab for 15 minutes and set aside.

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STEP 2: Heat butter or margarine in a wok until melted then add curry leaves and chili peppers.

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STEP 3: As soon as you smell the aroma from the curry leaves and chili peppers, add in the evaporated milk. 

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STEP 4: Toss the steam crab in to the wok and simmer the mixture over a medium heat for 5 minutes. Add sugar and salt to taste.

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STEP 5: Add thickening solution and stir gently over a very low heat until sauce is thick in texture. (Optional)

STEP 6: Enjoy! 

Tips: Toast some white bread or fried Chinese buns (mantou/馒头) to dip with the sauce.