Scrub the crabs under running water. Put a crab on its belly. Use a dish cloth to hold the claws down with one hand and, grasping the side of the back shell, pull it up and away from the body.

CAUTION: Hot oil can be dangerous. Do not leave unattended. Crack the crab claws to expose most of the flesh and remove the shell. Mix the finely chopped prawns, ginger, garlic, soy sauce ...

Turn the crab over. Holding down the claws with your left hand (if you’re right-handed), grasp the side of the top shell with your right hand and pull it up and away from the body to expose the ...

But you can make your she-crab soup even more budget-friendly by substituting claw meat, which costs around $10 per ...

Lift out the crab pieces to a serving plate and add the spring onion to the pan. Cook for 30 seconds then scatter the pan contents over the crab and serve immediately.