Chili Crab

Directions

1. 1
   Mix sauce ingredients in a small bowl and set aside.
2. 2
   In a pot of boiling water, parboil crab for 2 minutes.
3. 3
   Drain, rinse with cold water and drain again.
4. 4
   Pull off the top shell in one piece and reserve for garnish.
5. 5
   Remove and discard the gills and spongy parts under the shell.
6. 6
   Twist off the claws and legs; crack them with a cleaver or mallet.
7. 7
   Cut the body into 4 pieces.
8. 8
   Place a wok over high heat until hot.
9. 9
   Add oil, swirling to coat sides.
10. 10
    Add garlic, ginger and chili; cook, stirring, for 1 minute.
11. 11
    Add crab and stir fry for 2 minutes.
12. 12
    Add sauce and reduce heat to low; cover and simmer, stirring once or twice, until crab is cooked, 6 to 7 minutes.
13. 13
    Stir in egg and cook just until it begins to set, about 1 minute.
14. 14
    Arrange crab and top shell on a serving plate.
15. 15
    Pour sauce over all and garnish with green onion.