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Stuffed Crab Shells
Serves 4
4	medium sized crabs
4 oz	lean pork
1	small onion
2	cloves garlic
1 inch	knob fresh ginger
1 tsp	chopped coriander root
2	finely chopped coriander leaves
4 fl oz	thick coconut milk
2 tbsp	cornflour
1	egg, lightly whisked
-	salt to taste
-	freshly ground black pepper
-	oil, for deep frying

-	Cook the crabs in rapidly boiling water
-	Carefully remove the top shells and set these aside
-	Extract all the meat from the body of the claws and shred finely
-	Chop the pork very finely or pass through a mincer
-	Chop the onion, garlic and ginger
-	Place all the ingredients in a bowl and mix thoroughly
-	Transfer the mixture into the crab shells and place in a steamer for 30 minutes
-	Remove, set aside and allow to cool
-	Just prior to serving, heat the oil until it begins to smoke, then deep fry the stuffed shells for 2 minutes, until the top is a golden brown

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