Pepper Basil Crabs Recipe
Peppery heat from black pepper seeds, spicy enough with green chilies and aromatic with basil leaves.
Ingredients
- 6 medium size flower crabs - remove shells and cut into two pieces
- 3 green chillies - sliced into 4-5 pieces
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- A handful Thai sweet basil leaves
- 1/4 cup oil
- Salt for taste
- To blend/ground
- 1 inch ginger
- 1 inch fresh turmeric (can replace with turmeric powder)
- 5 shallots
- 1-2 tsp black peppercorns
- Add some water and blend for a smooth paste
Directions
- When oil is heated, fry paste till aromatic and oil splits
- Add crabs and stir in.
- Pour 1/2 cup of water (more if you like more gravy) and stir again.
- Wait for the crabs to be cooked.
- Add chillies, basil leaves, lime juice and season with salt.
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 600g | |
| Recipe makes 2 servings | |
| Calories 319 | |
| Calories from Fat 280 | 88% |
| Total Fat 31.61g | 40% |
| Saturated Fat 4.71g | 19% |
| Trans Fat 0.7g | |
| Cholesterol 14mg | 5% |
| Sodium 111mg | 5% |
| Potassium 213mg | 6% |
| Total Carbs 6.77g | 2% |
| Dietary Fiber 1.2g | 4% |
| Sugars 2.91g | 2% |
| Protein 4.52g | 7% |
