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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Method
Cooking Instructions
- 1
Prepare the shallots
Thinly slice the shallots and set aside.
- 2
Fry the shallots
In a pan, heat vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the sliced shallots and fry until they are golden brown and crispy. Remove from oil and drain on paper towels.
- 3
Prepare the crabs
Clean the soft shell crabs, removing the gills and innards. Pat them dry with paper towels and season with salt and pepper.
- 4
Fry the crabs
In the same pan used for the shallots, add more oil if necessary and heat over medium-high heat. Fry the crabs for about 3-4 minutes on each side until they are golden and crispy.
- 5
Prepare the apple
Core and slice the apple into thin pieces.
- 6
Assemble the dish
On a serving plate, arrange the fried soft shell crabs and top with the crispy shallots. Drizzle the fish sauce over the crabs and garnish with apple slices.
