When it comes to this chilli crab dish, the reward is worth the effort of getting to that sweet and tender meat, which is deliciously complimented by the spices and fresh coriander. For best results, serve with plenty of napkins and a crisp white wine.

Stir fried Asian greens make this seafood dish well balanced and a perfect meal for any season.

You can substitute shredded chicken, sliced pressed tofu or sliced beef for the crab. You could use cellophane (harusame) or dried wheat (somen) noodles instead of soba. Note

Place the green onion strips in iced water for about 20 minutes to make onion curls, a classic Chinese garnish. Note

quiche filling We used lump crab meat from the fish market. Reserve fennel fronds when slicing the bulb. Note

Tasty crab cakes with a creamy tzatziki dip make a great starter to a casual dinner with friends.

You can buy cooked crab meat at the local fish markets or supermarket. Alternatively, buy fresh crabs and cook them (blue swimmer crabs are good). To tell if crabs are meaty, look at the claws; if they are pointy and sharp it means they have a new shell and don’t have much meat. If the […]