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.
