In our view, there is much oil here.

Deep-fry the croquettes in medium hot oil until golden brown and crisp. Serve hot with Thai chilli sauce .

Heat the oil and fry the marinated crabs in medium heat, keep aside. In the same oil fry the garlic and keep aside.

Put a Cantonese wanton wrapping between 2 spoons, deep-fry in hot oil to form a small golden bowl, take it out, strain, and set aside.

So I sat on the floor with 15 villagers, around a tray laden with a chicken, sticky rice, rocket fuel, little sausages, balloons and a candle.