Best 7 Thai Red Curry Crab Cakes With A Chili Dipping Sauce Recipes

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Prepare to tantalize your taste buds with a culinary journey to the vibrant streets of Thailand, where flavors dance and spices ignite the senses. Our exploration begins with an extraordinary dish that seamlessly blends the essence of Thai cuisine with the delicate sweetness of crab: Thai Red Curry Crab Cakes with a Chili Dipping Sauce. An explosion of aromatic flavors awaits you in this exquisite appetizer, as succulent crab meat is meticulously combined with an array of Thai herbs, coconut milk, and red curry paste, creating a harmonious balance of spicy, sweet, and savory notes. Perfectly golden brown and crispy on the outside, these crab cakes reveal a tender and juicy interior that will leave you craving more. Accompanying this delectable creation is a tantalizing chili dipping sauce that adds an extra layer of fiery delight, perfectly complementing the delicate flavors of the crab cakes. Indulge in this culinary masterpiece and let your taste buds embark on an unforgettable adventure.

In addition to this tantalizing appetizer, our culinary exploration unveils a myriad of other tempting recipes that pay homage to the rich tapestry of Thai cuisine. Dive into the depths of flavor with our aromatic Thai Red Curry, where fragrant coconut milk embraces an array of colorful vegetables and succulent chicken or tofu, creating a symphony of flavors that will transport you to the heart of Thailand. For those seeking a taste of authentic street food, our Pad Thai recipe is an absolute must-try. With its vibrant medley of rice noodles, stir-fried with a sweet and tangy sauce, crunchy bean sprouts, and a sprinkling of peanuts, this dish captures the essence of Thailand's bustling street food culture. And for a refreshing and flavorful side dish, our Som Tum (Green Papaya Salad) is a delightful combination of tangy green papaya, juicy tomatoes, aromatic herbs, and a hint of chili, providing a delightful contrast to the rich flavors of the main courses.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

THAI-STYLE CRAB CAKES WITH SWEET CHILI SAUCE



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This is the last crab cake recipe you'll ever need. Bright Thai flavors, sweet crab, a crispy crust and a sweet, spicy sauce all come together for crab cake nirvana.

Provided by Cathy Roma | What Should I Make For...

Categories     Appetizer

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 26

Crab Cakes
1 lb lump crab meat (picked over)
4 scallions (finely sliced, white and pale green parts only)
1/3 cup mayonnaise
1 Tbsp lime juice
2 tsp lime zest
1 Tbsp fish sauce
2 Tbsp cilantro (minced)
1 Tbsp (grated ginger)
dash red pepper flakes
1/3 cup all purpose flour
1 egg (beaten with 1 Tbsp water)
1 cup panko breadcrumbs
Canola oil for frying
Kosher salt to taste
Sweet Chili Sauce
2 tsp canola oil
2 cloves garlic (minced)
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup unseasoned rice vinegar
2 Tbsp chili paste (sambal oelek)
1 Tbsp lime juice
1 Tbsp fish sauce
2 tsp corn starch
2 tsp water
*ice cream scoop

Steps:

  • Crab Cakes: Mix together the crab, scallions, mayo, lime juice, lime zest, fish sauce, cilantro, ginger and red pepper flakes.
  • Using an ice cream scoop, lightly pack the crab mixture into the scoop and scoop out 10 mounds on to a wax paper-lined sheet tray. Freeze, 15-20 minutes, or until slightly firm.
  • Remove from freezer and roll each ball first in flour, shaking off excess, dip in egg, then in panko and place back on the sheet tray, flattening slightly.
  • Pour enough oil to cover the bottom of a large nonstick pan and heat over med/high heat until hot but not smoking.
  • Cook the crab cakes in two batches (adding more oil if needed), about 3-4 mins per side, turning once. Remove to a paper towel-lined plate to drain. Serve with dipping sauce
  • Sweet Chili Sauce: Heat oil in a small saucepan over medium heat until hot and add garlic.
  • Cook garlic until golden, about 2 mins and then stir sugar, vinegar, chili paste, lime juice and fish sauce. Bring to a boil and cook until sugar is dissolved, about 3 mins.
  • Stir corn starch and water together in a small bowl and whisk into chili sauce. Cook about 2 mins and remove from heat. Serve sauce hot or at room temperature.
  • *Crab cakes can be held in a 250 degree oven to keep warm.

CRAB CAKES WITH RED CHILI MAYONNAISE



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Provided by Craig Common

Categories     Sauté     Oscars     Father's Day     Mayonnaise     Lemon     Crab     Bell Pepper     Jalapeño     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup mayonnaise
4 teaspoons chili-garlic sauce
3 1/2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
3 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper
1/2 cup chopped celery
1/2 cup chopped red onion
2 tablespoons chopped seeded jalapeño chili
1 pound crabmeat, coarsely chopped
1 large egg, beaten to blend
5 cups fresh breadcrumbs made from crustless French bread

Steps:

  • Mix mayonnaise, chili-garlic sauce, and 1 1/2 teaspoons lemon juice in small bowl. Cover and refrigerate chili mayonnaise.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon oil in heavy medium skillet over medium-high heat. Add bell pepper, celery, onion, and jalapeño; sauté 3 minutes. Transfer to large bowl. Mix in crab, egg, 1/2 cup chili mayonnaise, and remaining 2 teaspoons lemon juice, then 1 1/2 cups breadcrumbs. Form crab mixture into eight 1/2-inch-thick cakes, using 1/2 cup for each. Dredge cakes in remaining 3 1/2 cups breadcrumbs, turning to coat. Place on baking sheet. Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour and up to 8 hours.
  • Heat remaining 2 tablespoons oil in heavy large skillet over medium heat. Working in batches, add crab cakes and cook until golden brown and cooked through, about 4 minutes per side. Transfer to plates. Serve, passing remaining chili mayonnaise separately.

CRAB CAKES WITH RED CHILI MAYO



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This is one of the most popular appetizers I make and is lovely for a party. The spicy mayo is a perfect accent to the crab cakes. -Tiffany Anderson-Taylor, Gulfport, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 45m

Yield 2 dozen (1 cup sauce).

Number Of Ingredients 10

1-1/3 cups mayonnaise
2 tablespoons Thai chili sauce
2 teaspoons lemon juice, divided
1/4 cup each finely chopped celery, red onion and sweet red pepper
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped
4 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1/2 cup soft bread crumbs
1 egg, lightly beaten
1 pound fresh crabmeat
1/4 cup all-purpose flour

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, chili sauce and 1-1/4 teaspoons lemon juice. Set aside., In a small skillet, saute the celery, onion, red pepper and jalapeno in 1 tablespoon oil until tender. Transfer to a large bowl; stir in the bread crumbs, egg, 1/2 cup reserved mayonnaise mixture and remaining lemon juice. Fold in crab. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours. Cover and refrigerate remaining mayonnaise mixture for sauce., Place flour in a shallow bowl. Drop crab mixture by 2 tablespoonfuls into flour. Gently coat and shape into a 1/2-in.-thick patty. Repeat with remaining mixture. , In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook patties in remaining oil in batches for 3-4 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Serve with reserved sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 140 calories, Fat 13g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 32mg cholesterol, Sodium 146mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 4g protein.

THAI RED CURRY



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Forget ordering takeaway and make your own Thai red curry at home. This classic dish takes just 15 minutes to prep and it's bursting with flavour.

Provided by Elena Silcock

Categories     Dinner, Main course

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 13

1tbsp vegetable oil
1tbsp ginger & garlic paste
red curry paste
800ml coconut milk
8 skinless, boneless chicken thighs, cut into large chunks
4 lime leaves (ideally fresh)
2tbsp fish sauce
1tsp brown sugar
Thai basil
basil or coriander, plus extra to serve
1 red chilli, sliced diagonally
thumb-sized piece ginger, cut into matchsticks
cooked jasmine rice, to serve

Steps:

  • Heat 1 tbsp vegetable oil in a large saucepan over a medium heat and fry 1 tbsp ginger and 1 tbsp garlic paste for 2 mins. Add 5-6 tbsp red curry paste, sizzle for a few secs, then pour in 800ml coconut milk.
  • Bring to the boil, reduce to a simmer, stir a little and wait for the oil to rise to the surface.
  • Add 8 skinless, boneless chicken thighs, cut into chunks, and lime leaves, and simmer for 12 mins or until the chicken is cooked through.
  • Add 1 tbsp of the fish sauce and a pinch of brown sugar, then taste - if you like it a little saltier, add more fish sauce; if you like it sweeter, add a little more sugar.
  • Bring to the boil, take off the heat and add ½ small pack Thai basil.
  • Spoon the curry into four bowls and top with 1 red chilli, a thumb-sized piece of ginger and a few extra basil leaves. Serve with jasmine rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 425 calories, Fat 32 grams fat, SaturatedFat 17 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 8 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 4 grams sugar, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 27 grams protein, Sodium 2.4 milligram of sodium

THAI CURRY FISH CAKES WITH SWEET CHILLI DRESSING



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Whizz up white fish fillets with curry paste and green beans to make a zesty starter or snack

Provided by Sara Buenfeld

Categories     Fish Course, Lunch, Starter, Supper

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 20

400g pack frozen pollock fillets, thawed, dried and roughly chopped
1 egg
1 tbsp red Thai curry paste
2 tsp fish sauce
1 tbsp cornflour
zest and juice 1 lime
50g green beans , trimmed and finely sliced
2 tbsp sunflower oil , for frying
3 tbsp sweet chilli dipping sauce
leafy salad , to serve
400g pack frozen pollock fillets, thawed, dried and roughly chopped
1 egg
1 tbsp red Thai curry paste
2 tsp fish sauce
1 tbsp cornflour
zest and juice 1 lime
50g green beans , trimmed and finely sliced
2 tbsp sunflower oil , for frying
3 tbsp sweet chilli dipping sauce
leafy salad , to serve

Steps:

  • Tip the fish into a food processor with the egg, curry paste, fish sauce and cornflour, then blitz until smooth. Tip the mixture into a bowl and stir in the lime zest and green beans, then shape into 8 fish cakes.
  • Heat a little oil in a large non-stick frying pan, then cook the fish cakes (in batches) for a couple of mins each side until firm and cooked through.
  • While the fish cakes are cooking, stir the lime juice into the chilli sauce to make a dressing. Pile salad onto plates, top with the fish cakes and drizzle with a little dressing.
  • Tip the fish into a food processor with the egg, curry paste, fish sauce and cornflour, then blitz until smooth. Tip the mixture into a bowl and stir in the lime zest and green beans, then shape into 8 fish cakes.
  • Heat a little oil in a large non-stick frying pan, then cook the fish cakes (in batches) for a couple of mins each side until firm and cooked through.
  • While the fish cakes are cooking, stir the lime juice into the chilli sauce to make a dressing. Pile salad onto plates, top with the fish cakes and drizzle with a little dressing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 188 calories, Fat 8 grams fat, SaturatedFat 1 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 9 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 5 grams sugar, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 19 grams protein, Sodium 1.3 milligram of sodium

LEMON DILL CRAB CAKE SAUCE



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Excellent on Paula Deen's Crab Cakes. Cooking time is sitting time for flavors to meld! As a note: This is also my spread for Turkey Burgers I just cut the buttermilk down to 1 Tbsp. My husband loves it! Also, the lemon and garlic amounts are up to you. We love garlic, so I usually add 2 cloves!

Provided by CABarbieQue

Categories     Low Protein

Time 1h5m

Yield 1 Cup, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup buttermilk
2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill leaves
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley leaves
1 tablespoon grated lemon zest
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
1 garlic clove, minced

Steps:

  • Combine all of the ingredients in a bowl and stir well. Refrigerate until chilled. The sauce will thicken as it chills.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 238.1, Fat 19.8, SaturatedFat 3, Cholesterol 15.9, Sodium 434.7, Carbohydrate 15.5, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 4.6, Protein 1.1

CRAB CAKES WITH SWEET CHILLI & GINGER DIPPING SAUCE



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An easy help-yourself starter with the zest and spice of ginger and chilli

Provided by Good Food team

Categories     Starter

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 22

75g French beans , finely sliced
200g fresh white crabmeat
1 red chilli , deseeded and finely chopped
1 garlic clove , crushed
4 spring onions , trimmed and finely chopped
1 tbsp freshly grated ginger
grated zest 1 lime
1 tbsp chopped coriander
75g fresh white breadcrumbs
1 tbsp mayonnaise
1 egg , beaten
sunflower oil , for frying
5 garlic cloves , roughly chopped
2 red chillies , roughly chopped
6cm piece ginger , peeled and roughly chopped
2 dried kaffir lime leaves
1 stalk lemongrass , trimmed and roughly chopped
2 tbsp chopped coriander
175g caster sugar
50ml rice wine vinegar
1 tbsp fish sauce or lime juice
1 tbsp soy sauce

Steps:

  • To make the dipping sauce, blend the garlic, chillies, ginger, lime leaves, lemongrass and coriander in a food processor until very finely chopped. Tip the sugar into a small saucepan, add 3 tbsp water and heat gently to dissolve. Continue to cook for another min or so until the syrup starts to thicken slightly.
  • Add the chilli and ginger mixture, and continue to cook for a further 2-3 mins. Then stir in the rice vinegar, fish sauce and soy sauce. Remove from the heat and leave to cool to room temperature.
  • Cook the beans in a small pan of boiling salted water for 1-2 mins until tender. Drain and refresh under cold running water, then leave to dry on kitchen paper. Mix the crab with the cooked beans and all the remaining ingredients, apart from the sunflower oil. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper and shape into 8 small patties.
  • Heat 1-2 tbsp sunflower oil in a frying pan and cook 4 crab cakes at a time until golden brown on both sides. Remove from the pan and keep warm while you cook the remainder. Serve with the sweet chilli dipping sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 467 calories, Fat 18 grams fat, SaturatedFat 3 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 65 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 49 grams sugar, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 16 grams protein, Sodium 2.75 milligram of sodium

Tips:

  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients for the best flavor.
  • Be sure to remove the shells and veins from the shrimp before cooking.
  • Do not overcook the crab cakes, or they will become tough.
  • Serve the crab cakes with a dipping sauce of your choice.
  • Garnish the crab cakes with fresh herbs, such as cilantro or basil.
  • For a vegetarian version of this recipe, substitute tofu for the crab meat.
  • If you don't have panko breadcrumbs, you can use regular breadcrumbs or crushed crackers.
  • To make the crab cakes ahead of time, cook them according to the recipe and then let them cool completely. Store the crab cakes in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. When ready to serve, reheat the crab cakes in a preheated oven at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 15-20 minutes, or until heated through.

Conclusion:

Thai red curry crab cakes are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or main course. They are perfect for a party or a weeknight meal. The crab cakes are packed with flavor, and the chili dipping sauce adds a nice kick. This recipe is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

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