Ingredients /nutrition
- 4 red chilies
- 1 tsp chopped ginger
- 1 tsp chopped turmeric
- 2 tsp chopped galangal
- 2 tsp roasted coriander
- 3 roasted candlenuts
- 1/2 tsp roasted cumin
- 1/4 tsp shrimp paste (belacan)
- 3 garlic cloves
- 5 shallots
- 1 tsp tamarind juice
- 3 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 stalk lemon grass
- 1 bay leaf
- 2 kaffir lime leaves
- 1 l coconut milk
- salt to taste
- 4 crabs, cut into pieces
Methods / instructions
- To prepare spice paste, combine the first 11 ingredients from the list in a stone mortar, blender or food processor. Grind to form a smooth fine paste.
- Heat up oil and saute paste, lemon grass, bay leaf and lime leaves until aromatic.
- Pour in coconut milk and adjust seasoning with salt.
- Bring to boil and add in crabs.
- Reduce heat and simmer gently until cooked.
Servings: 4
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