How to Make Delicious Stir-Fried Soft shell crab with tamarind

How to Make Delicious Stir-Fried Soft shell crab with tamarind
Soft-shell crabs are an iconic seafood dish with good nutritional content and a pleasant taste. Many restaurant dishes call for crispy fried soft-shell crabs or hotpot with them. You must try stir-fried soft-shell crabs with tamarind sauce to truly savor crab meat’s sweetness and tenderness.

I/ Ingredients

To complete this dish, you will need the following ingredients:

– 400-700g of fresh soft-shell crabs
– 1 chicken egg
– Some crispy frying flour
– Tomatoes, cucumbers, and lettuce for garnish
Ingredients for the sauce:
– Tamarind paste
– Fish sauce
– Seasoning powder
– Salt
– Ground chili

II/ Stir-Fried Soft-shell crab with tamarind

Step 1: Prepare the Soft-Shell Crabs

– Wash the soft-shell crabs thoroughly and remove their gills. Then rinse them with cold water and let them drain.
– Cut the soft-shell crabs in half and marinate them with a little seasoning powder, sugar, and salt to allow the flavors to penetrate the crabs.

Step 2: Prepare the Frying Mixture for the Crabs

– Crack the chicken egg into a bowl, beat it well, and roll the crabs in the egg mixture.
– Next, coat the crabs with crispy frying flour.

Step 3: Fry the Soft-Shell Crabs

– Heat oil in a frying pan.
– Fry the crabs until they are cooked and golden brown on both sides. Then, remove the crabs and let them drain on paper towels.

Step 4: Make the Sauce

– In a small saucepan, mix tamarind paste, fish sauce, seasoning powder, salt, and ground chili with a little water.
– Stir well until the mixture dissolves and adjust the seasoning to your taste.

Step 5: Stir-fry the Crabs

– In a large pan, heat cooking oil. Heat the pan over low heat.
– Add minced garlic and onions to the pan and stir-fry until fragrant and golden.
– Place the fried soft-shell crabs into the pan and stir-fry. Be careful not to overcook to prevent the crabs from becoming tough.
– While stir-frying, pour the sauce mixture over the crabs and stir well.
– Stir-fry the crabs for about 5-7 minutes until they are cooked, and the flavors are absorbed into the meat.
– If you find the crabs a bit dry, you can add a little water to the pan to make them tender and flavorful

Step 6: Enjoy

– Place cucumbers, lettuce, and tomatoes on a dish for aesthetic appeal.
– Top veggies with crispy fried soft-shell crabs.
– Finally, pour tamarind sauce on soft-shell crabs.
Serve the meal hot and enjoy it with family. Sweet soft-shell crabs and spicy tamarind sauce will satisfy your taste senses.