Indonesian Curried Crab Recipe

Name: Indonesian Curried Crab
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 each crab, hard shell; 6 each shallots; 2 each lemongrass stalks; 2 teaspoons tamarind; 1/2 cup water boiling; 1 handful cilantro; 3 cloves garlic; 1 tablespoon galangal root; 3 each thai bird's eye chili peppers seeded; 4 each candlenuts; 1 teaspoon turmeric; 3 tablespoons vegetable oil; 2 cups coconut milk

Servings: persons

2 each crab, hard shell
6 each shallots
2 each lemongrass stalks
2 teaspoons tamarind
1/2 cup water boiling
1 handful cilantro
3 cloves garlic
1 tablespoon galangal root
3 each thai bird's eye chili peppers seeded
4 each candlenuts
1 teaspoon turmeric
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 cups coconut milk

1
Cut 4 green blue swimmers into quarters with a cleaver or large knife.
2
With a hammer, gently crack the claws and harder sections of shell.
3
Finely chop 6 shallots and 2 stalks lemon grass.
4
Steep 2 teaspoons tamarind in half a cup of boiling water.
5
Chop a handful of fresh coriander leaves.
6
In a food processor, grind together 3 cloves garlic, 1 tablespoon fresh galangal, 2 to 3 birdseye chillies, seeded, 4 candlenuts (or substitute 8 to 10 cashews) and 1 teaspoon blachan (hard dark brown shrimp paste.
7
Batter on crab and cook.

490

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 each crab, hard shell, 6 each shallots, 2 each lemongrass stalks, 2 teaspoons tamarind, and more.

Yes, Indonesian Curried Crab falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Indonesian Curried Crab

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