Chilli Crab Recipe

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Chilli Crab
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Ingredients
11
Count
Nutrition
137
Calories
Total time
30
Minutes
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Ingredients:

  • 1 kg crab (raw , we use 6 blue manna)
  • 1/2-1 tbsp gingerroot (sliced)
  • 3 -4 chilies (we use birds eye)
  • 3 tbsp oil
  • 1 -2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 3/4 cup water (or chicken or fish stock)
  • 4 tbsp tomato sauce
  • 1 tbsp chili sauce (hot ) (optional)
  • 1 tsp sesame oil

Directions:

  1. If crabs live, put in freezer for 10 minutes to stun.
  2. Remove back shell and clean spongy bits and brown stuff, clean in water.
  3. Cut in half lengthwise.
  4. Remove claws from body and hit with blunt side of a cleaver to crack in several places.
  5. Cut the halves into two or three pieces leaving legs attached.
  6. Pound ginger and chili until they form a paste, or zap in the food processor or blender.
  7. Mix soy sauce, sugar, water (or stock), tomato sauce and chili sauce (if using) in a small jug.
  8. Put oil in a large hot pan or wok and over a medium heat fry ginger/chili mix for a few minutes.
  9. Add the crab pieces and stir fry at a higher heat till crab pieces turn red.
  10. Add liquid mixture and bring back up to the boil, add sesame oil, lower heat to medium and cover with lid for a few minutes giving the occasional stir.
  11. Garnish with sliced spring onion.
  12. Don't forget the finger bowls and a bowl in the middle for the shells and lots of paper serviettes/napkins.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 137.39 Kcal (575 kJ)
Calories from fat 83.18 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 9.24g 14%
Cholesterol 6.67mg 2%
Sodium 1259.05mg 52%
Potassium 288.13mg 6%
Total Carbs 10.8g 4%
Sugars 2.53g 10%
Dietary Fiber 0.38g 2%
Protein 4.03g 8%
Vitamin C 2.2mg 4%
Iron 1.9mg 11%
Calcium 53.7mg 5%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 60.85 Kcal (255 kJ)
Calories from fat 36.84 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 4.09g 14%
Cholesterol 2.95mg 2%
Sodium 557.62mg 52%
Potassium 127.61mg 6%
Total Carbs 4.78g 4%
Sugars 1.12g 10%
Dietary Fiber 0.17g 2%
Protein 1.78g 8%
Vitamin C 1mg 4%
Iron 0.8mg 11%
Calcium 23.8mg 5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Find out how many calories should you eat.

Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 3.4
    Points
  • 4
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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