Two crabs to an order, common price 50c including bread, butter, potatoes and condiments.

Every part is eatable except the sand pouch underneath, which pull off and wash the crab in cold water. Dry on a cloth, bread it by dipping in beaten egg with a little water in it and then in cracker meal and fry in hot lard until the claws are crisp and the crab is light brown. Garnish with fried parsley.

Cost of material - crabs 121/2c each, lard 2, breading 3, accompaniments 6; 36c.