Oriental Crab Rice

1.1 lbs        fresh mud crab,

(3pcs)         cleaned very well

6 cups        WATER

2 slices       GINGER, crushed

1/4 cup      OIL

1 tbsp        GARLIC, crushed

1 tbsp        grater GINGER

1 pc           ONION, sliced

4 pcs          SHIITAKE MUSHROOMS,

                  cut into quarters

1/2 cup      UNCOOKED GLUTINOUS RICE

1 cup         UNCOOKED RICE

1 tsp          SESAME OIL (optional)

5 tbsp        OYSTER SAUCE

1 tbsp        SPRING ONIONS,  

                  chopped

1      In a saucepan, combine ginger and water and cook over high heat until it 
       starts to boil. Add the crabs and cook for another 10 minutes.

2     Remove the crabs and cut into serving pieces.

3     Measure 5 1/2 cups of the crab stock and set aside.

4      Sauté garlic, onion, ginger, and mushrooms in oil. Add the uncooked rice 

       and glutinous rice. Stir-fry for one minute.

5     Add the stock, sesame oil, crabs and oyster sauce. Mix well. Cook over 

       high heat until it starts to boil.

6     Lower the heat and stir to prevent the rice from sticking to the bottom of 

       the pan. cover and cook until rice is tender. Garnish with chopped spring

       onions.