Chili Crab

Directions

1. 1
   In a casserole or large pot of boiling salted water, add the crabs and cook them for about 1 minute, or until no longer moving.
2. 2
   Drain and set aside until cool enough to handle.
3. 3
   To clean the crabs pull off top shells; pull and twist off each apron; remove gills.
4. 4
   With sharp knife cut crabs into quarters, rinse and drain.
5. 5
   In mortor and pestle or small food processor pound or process chiles, garlic, shallots and ginger with a little oil if necessary.
6. 6
   Combine all sauce ingredients.
7. 7
   Heat a wok over moderately high heat.
8. 8
   Add 2 tablespoons oil and heat until hot.
9. 9
   Add chili and garlic paste and stir-fry 1 minute.
10. 10
    Add crabs and stir-fry 2 to 3 minutes or until shells turn red.
11. 11
    Add sauce ingredients, bring to boil and simmer, covered, 5 to 7 minutes.
12. 12
    Transfer crabs to serving dish.
13. 13
    Bring sauce in wok to a boil.
14. 14
    Stir cornstarch mixture and add to wok.
15. 15
    Simmer until thickened.
16. 16
    Gradually add eggs in a stream, whisking, and cook for 1 minute.
17. 17
    Pour sauce over crabs and garnish with scallion.