CHILE CRAB

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This finger-licking dish is very messy but delicious to eat. Forget the utensils and just use your hands to eat this. Get the crackers ready and have some toasted bread on the side to sop up the sauce.

Provided by Suhara

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian     Thai

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 shallots, peeled
4 red chile peppers
4 whole crabs, cleaned and quartered
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
3 cloves garlic, chopped
1 (1/2 inch) piece fresh ginger, chopped
3 tablespoons ketchup
2 tablespoons vinegar
2 tablespoons white sugar
2 eggs, beaten
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 tablespoon water, or as needed
1 small bunch fresh cilantro, stems removed and leaves chopped

Steps:

  • Combine shallots and red chile peppers in a food processor; pulse until a very fine paste forms.
  • Crack the crab claws and the big legs slightly.
  • Heat oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat until very hot; add crabs and cook until shells change color and meat is cooked through, about 10 minutes. Transfer crabs to a plate, reserving oil in the wok.
  • Reduce heat under wok to medium-low and add chile pepper paste; cook and stir until fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes. Add garlic and ginger. Whisk ketchup, vinegar, and sugar together in a bowl; pour over garlic-ginger mixture and stir until sauce is well mixed.
  • Return crab to sauce in the wok; cook and stir for 3 minutes more, seasoning with salt and pepper. Pour eggs into wok while continuously stirring to create strands in the sauce. Add water if sauce gets too dry. Remove wok from heat and garnish crabs with cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 226.4 calories, Carbohydrate 21.1 g, Cholesterol 123.8 mg, Fat 10.1 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 14.5 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 364.8 mg, Sugar 12.7 g

Beverly Kaercher
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I'm new to cooking, but this recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious. I'll definitely be making this again.


Md.Maliek Hossain
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This is a great recipe for a party. It's easy to make ahead of time and it's always a hit with my guests.


Nagasha Mackie
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I'm not a big fan of seafood, but I loved this dish. The crab was cooked perfectly and the sauce was amazing.


GambiT Onyx
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This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth it. The end result is a delicious and impressive dish.


Shona Mcfee
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I love the way this dish looks. It's so colorful and vibrant.


Tyeca Whitely
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This is a great recipe for a special occasion. It's sure to impress your guests.


ghizlene leshob
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I followed the recipe exactly and my chile crab turned out perfect. I'm so glad I tried this recipe.


Williams Marvellous
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This dish is a bit spicy for me, but it's still delicious. I love the combination of flavors.


Cecilia alvarado
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to follow and the results are amazing. The crab is always tender and juicy, and the sauce is to die for.


Tshidi Mehlape
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OMG! This is the best chile crab I have ever had! The crab was cooked perfectly and the sauce was rich and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.