50 min
Hands-on time
+ 30 min soaking or marinating first
MediumDifficulty
6 stepsSteps
Method
- 1 Steam the crab for 12 minutes, then remove the meat and keep the shell. Wash the shell and use it as a mold.
- 2 Grind garlic with herb roots and white pepper to make a spice mixture.
- 3 Mix the crab meat with the minced pork, the pounded mixture, one egg, and fish sauce.
- 4 Stuff the crab shell with the filling, flatten the surface, and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- 5 Steam the stuffed crab shells for 12 minutes before frying to ensure the filling cooks through.
- 6 Dip the filling side into the beaten egg, then fry side down in oil at 170 degrees for 3 minutes.
With an appliance
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Air fryer 45 min
Replace step 6: spray oil onto the filling and then steam in a hot air oven at 195 degrees for 9 minutes; the filling will be more evenly golden brown.