Crisp-Fried Crab Claws

Serves 4

Ingredients:

1/3 cup rice flour
1 tablespoon cornstarch
½ teaspoon sugar
1 egg
4 tablespoons cold water
1 lemongrass stalk, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
1 teaspoon fish sauce
12 half-shelled crab claws
Ground black pepper
Vegetable oil, for frying

Instructions:

1. Combine the rice flour, cornstarch, water, egg and sugar in a bowl. Mix well until it forms a light batter.
2. Add the lemongrass, garlic, cilantro, pepper and fish sauce to the batter.
3. Pat the crab claws dry and dip into the batter. Deep fry until golden brown, served with the sweet&sour sauce.

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