Filipino crispy crablets recipe
This crispy crablets recipe is a perfect appetizer for cocktail parties. It's easy to prepare and cooks fast. The crablets are usually sold along riverbanks in the Philippines, which is better than the frozen crablets.
Servings 4 people
Calories 1672kcal
Cost $10
Ingredients
- 2 lbs crablets cleaned
- 4 tbsp gin or sherry (optional)
- 1 cup cornstarch
- ½ tbsp salt
- 2 tsp ground black pepper
- 3 cups cooking oil
Instructions
- Place the crablets in a bowl then pour in gin or sherry. Mix gently.
- Sprinkle salt and ground black pepper, then mix well.
- Heat a frying pan or cooking pot and pour in cooking oil.
- Dredge the crablets in cornstarch, then fry until the texture becomes crispy.
- Remove from the pan and place on a plate lined with paper towels.
- Once excess oil drips off completely, arrange on a serving plate and serve with spicy vinegar dip.
- Share and enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 1672kcal
