Pepper Basil Crabs Recipe

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Peppery heat from black pepper seeds, spicy enough with green chilies and aromatic with basil leaves.

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Servings: 2 person
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Ingredients

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  • 6 medium size flower crabs - remove shells and cut into two pieces
  • 3 green chillies - sliced into 4-5 pieces
  • 1 tbsp lime juice
  • A handful Thai sweet basil leaves
  • 1/4 cup oil
  • Salt for taste
  • To blend/ground
  • 1 inch ginger
  • 1 inch fresh turmeric (can replace with turmeric powder)
  • 5 shallots
  • 1-2 tsp black peppercorns
  • Add some water and blend for a smooth paste

Directions

  1. When oil is heated, fry paste till aromatic and oil splits
  2. Add crabs and stir in.
  3. Pour 1/2 cup of water (more if you like more gravy) and stir again.
  4. Wait for the crabs to be cooked.
  5. Add chillies, basil leaves, lime juice and season with salt.

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Nutrition Facts

Amount Per Serving %DV
Serving Size 600g
Recipe makes 2 servings
Calories 319  
Calories from Fat 280 88%
Total Fat 31.61g 40%
Saturated Fat 4.71g 19%
Trans Fat 0.7g  
Cholesterol 14mg 5%
Sodium 111mg 5%
Potassium 213mg 6%
Total Carbs 6.77g 2%
Dietary Fiber 1.2g 4%
Sugars 2.91g 2%
Protein 4.52g 7%
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