Indonesian Curried Crab
6 Shallots 2 Stalks lemon grass 2 ts Tamarind 1/2 c Boiling water 1 Handful coriander leaves 3 Cloves garlic 1 tb Fresh galangal 2 To 3 birdseye chil...
Ingredients
- 6shallots
- 2stalks lemon grass
- 2tsp tamarind
- 1/2cup boiling water
- 1Handfulcoriander leaves
- 3Clovegarlic
- 1tbsp fresh galangal
- 2to 3 birdseye chillies,
Directions
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Stephen Ceideburg 2 Blue crabs 6 Shallots 2 Stalks lemon grass 2 ts Tamarind 1/2 c Boiling water 1 Handful coriander leaves 3 Cloves garlic
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With a hammer, gently crack the claws and harder sections of shell
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Finely chop 6 shallots and 2 stalks lemon grass
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Steep 2 teaspoons tamarind in half a cup of boiling water
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Chop a handful of fresh coriander leaves
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In a food processor, grind together 3 cloves garlic, 1 tablespoon fresh galangal, 2-3 birdseye chillies, seeded, 4 candlenuts (or substitute
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Heat 3 tablespoons oil in a large wok or pan, and fry the paste until fragrant
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Add shallots, lemon grass, crab pieces and 2 cups coconut milk