Leyanne's Chili Crabs

This is best served and eaten with julienned green mango and bell pepper salad that’s been flavored with wansuy, patis, and kalamansi. Dig in!

Serves 2

2 large mud crabs
minced ginger
red chili (siling labuyo)
salt and pepper
2 tablespoons sesame oil
flour
cayenne pepper
hot oil

1  Wash 2 large mud crabs. Chop in half, cutting through the top and bottom shell.

2 In a bowl, mix together minced ginger, finely chopped red chili, salt and pepper, and sesame oil.

3  Pour this over the crab, making sure to coat every piece. Marinate for 30 minutes.

4  Dredge each crab in flour that’s been lightly seasoned with cayenne pepper. Deep-fry in hot oil. Serve with green mango salad.

Photography by At Maculangan