Stir-fried Crab with Chili Paste

Ingredients:
1 crab (around 1 lb)
1 sprig Chinese celery (sectioned)
3 oz mint leaves (trimmed)

Seasoning:
½ onion (shredded)
1 sprig lemongrass (mashed)
1 tsp garlic (crushed)
1 tsp shallot (crushed)
1 red perennial chili (finely chopped)
1 tsp curry powder
1 ½ tsp Thai shrimp paste (mixed with some water)

Sauce:
10 black pepper seeds
½ tsp chili paste
1/3 cup water

Preparation:
Chop crab into chunks. Wash and drain well. Sprinkle a little corn-flour. Deep-fry over high heat.

Cooking:
Heat 3 tbsp of oil with a wok. Saute seasoning. Put crab into wok and stir-fry for a while. Add sauce. Stir well. Keep covered for a while. Add celery and mint leaves. Stir well. Serve.

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