If I had to choose one type of crustacean to eat for the rest of my life, it would be crab. I love all crab dishes, even those made with the canned stuff - although fresh is so much better. This dish is a bit fiddly, as it takes a while to get all the crab meat from the shell, but the work is not difficult.
Look for crabs that are lively and heavy, and buy them on the day you're going to use them. If you want the vendor to kill the crabs for you, take them home immediately and steam them within an hour.
