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Ketam Masak Lemak Cili Api Recipe (Crab in Spicy Coconut Gravy)

A delicious and spicy Malaysian crab dish cooked in a rich coconut gravy.
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Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Malaysian
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 350 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 1 kg Crab cleaned and cut into pieces
  • 400 ml Coconut milk
  • 10 pieces Bird's eye chilies pounded
  • 5 pieces Shallots pounded
  • 2 stalks Lemongrass bruised
  • 1 piece Turmeric leaf torn into pieces
  • to taste Salt

Instructions 

  1. 1. In a pot, combine the pounded chilies and shallots with the coconut milk. Bring to a boil.
  2. 2. Add the lemongrass and turmeric leaf. Simmer for about 10 minutes.
  3. 3. Add the crab pieces and cook until they turn red and are fully cooked, about 15-20 minutes.
  4. 4. Season with salt to taste. Serve hot with rice.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 350kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 20g | Cholesterol: 100mg | Sodium: 500mg | Potassium: 400mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 100mg | Iron: 5mg

Keywords

Coconut, Crab, Spicy
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