Wok-Seared King Crab Legs in Spicy Garlic Sauce


3-4 pounds whole king crab legs, split
3 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
4 tablespoons chili paste with garlic
1/2 cup chicken stock or broth
1/2 cup hoisin sauce
4 tablespoons canola or other vegetable oil
2 tablespoons chopped garlic
4 servings cooked rice, prepared according to package directions
8 sprigs fresh cilantro, for garnish
  1. Chop crab legs into smaller sections or leave whole.
  2. Combine sesame oil, chili paste, chicken stock and hoisin sauce in a bowl, blend thoroughly and reserve.
  3. Heat oil in a wok until very hot. Carefully add crab legs to the wok and toss in the hot oil to coat and heat.
  4. Add chopped garlic and the reserved sauce and toss to coat thoroughly.
  5. Place rice on 4 plates and top with crab. Pour the sauce over all and garnish with cilantro sprigs.
Makes 4 servings.

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