Singaporean Chilli Crab Taste the Lion Citys Best

Ingredients

• 2 lbs (900g) live mud crab or Dungeness crab
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1-inch piece of ginger, minced
• 2 stalks scallions, cut into 2-inch pieces
• 4 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 2-inch piece of ginger, minced
• 2 red chilies, seeded and finely chopped
• 1-2 Bird's eye chilies (optional)
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 2 tablespoons chilli sauce (Asian style)
• 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
• 1 tablespoon light soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon dark soy sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup (240ml) chicken broth
• 1/2 cup (120ml) ketchup
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch, mixed with 2 tablespoons water
• 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
• Chopped cilantro (optional)
• Sliced scallions (optional)
• Lime wedges (optional)