Crabs and Pineapples in Coconut Milk

Crabs and Pineapples in Coconut Milk

A blend of natural sweetness from pineapples with chilies bring out the brininess of crab in this easily put-together recipe. Rich coconut milk brings it all together with spices like cumin and corriander for an unforgettable, tasty sauce.

Clock Image 30 minutes
Difficulty: Medium

Ingredients

4

Ingredients

300 g pineapples, cut into small wedges
100 ml water
3 crabs, halved
650 ml coconut milk (1 coconut)
1 turmeric leaf, knotted
1 pc dried tamarind skin
Salt, sugar to taste

Spices Ingredients:

2 tsp coriander
1 tsp fennel
1 tsp cumin

Blended Ingredients:

3 birds eye chilies
2 red chilies
2 green chilies
4 shallots
2 cm turmeric
1 stalk lemongrass

Method

STEP 1

1) Place pineapples and water in a bowl.

STEP 2

2) Put in Panasonic Microwave Oven (NN-DS596BMPQ) and set to Micro Power – High (1000Watt).

STEP 3

3) Cook for 4 minutes. Discard the water and set aside.

STEP 4

4) Cook spices for 1.5 minutes. Stir after 1 minute.

STEP 5

5) Blend spices using Panasonic Mixer Grinder (MX-AC400) until fine.

STEP 6

6) Place blended ingredients into the blender jar. Blend well into a paste.

STEP 7

7) Combine blended paste, spices, coconut milk, salt and sugar in a bowl.

STEP 8

8) Arrange crabs, turmeric leaf and tamarind skin.

STEP 9

9) Cook for 4 minutes and give it a stir.

STEP 10

10) Continue to cook for another 4 minutes and add the pineapples.

STEP 11

11) Cook for a final 3 minutes then remove and serve.

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