Saucy Fried Crabs

Ingredients:

1/2 kg. (3 pieces) medium crabs
2 tbsp. cornstarch
1/2 head garlic, crushed
25 grams ginger, peeled and pounded
2 tsp. salted black beans (tausi), mashed in 2 tbsp water
1 pouch (200 grams) Del Monte Sweet Spicy Tomato Sauce

Procedure:

Season crabs with 1/4 tsp iodized fine salt (or 3/4 tsp iodized rock salt) and 1/4 tsp. pepper. Dredge in cornstarch. Deep-fry in 1/2 cup oil until cooked. Halve crabs and set aside. In another pan, sauté garlic and ginger using 2 tbsp of used oil. Add tausi, Del MonteTomato Sauce and 3/4-1 cup water. Simmer covered for 5 minutes over low heat. Add crabs and simmer once. Makes 6 servings.