CRISPY CRABLETS RECIPE

CRAB

Crabs are decapod crustaceans of the infraorder Brachyura, which typically have a very short projecting "tail" (abdomen) (Greek: βραχύς, translit. Brachys. usually entirely hidden under the thorax. They live in all the world's oceans, in fresh water, and on land, are generally covered with a thick exoskeleton and have a single pair of claws. Many other animals with similar names – such as hermit crabs, king crabs, porcelain crabs, horseshoe crabs, and crab lice – are not true crabs.

CRISPY CRABLETS RECIPE

 

INGREDIENTS

2 lbs. crablets, cleaned

4 tablespoons gin or sherry (optional)

1 cup cornstarch

½ tablespoon salt

2 teaspoons ground black pepper

3 cups cooking oil

INSTRUCTIONS

Place the crablets in a bowl then pour-in gin or sherry. Mix gently.

Sprinkle salt and ground black pepper then mix well.

Heat a frying pan or cooking pot and pour-in cooking oil.

Dredge the crablets in cornstarch then deep fry until the texture becomes crispy.

Remove from the pan and place in a plate lined with paper towel.

Once excess oil drips-off completely, arrange in a serving plate and serve with spicy vinegar dip.