
2 mud crabs
3 tablespoon peanut oil
10 cm piece of ginger
1 small red pepper
8 shallots / spring onions
½ cup water
2 tablespoons dry sherry
½ teaspoon sesame oil
2 teaspoons soy sauce
1 chicken stock cube
1 teaspoon sugar
2 teaspoons cornflour
¼ cup water, extra