Kam heong crab

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons sesame oil
• 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 2 tablespoons cornflour (cornstarch)
• 500 ml (2 cups) vegetable oil
• 2 tablespoons dried shrimp, soaked in water for 10 minutes, drained
• 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
• 2 red shallots, finely chopped
• 3 bird’s eye chillies, seeded and finely sliced
• 2 curry leaf sprigs, leaves stripped
• 2 tablespoons malaysian curry powder (for fish and seafood)
• 3 tablespoons oyster sauce
• 3 tablespoons kecap manis
• 2 teaspoons sugar (optional)
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• Steamed rice, to serve