Macau Curry Crab
Macau Curry Crab is a classic fusion of Portuguese and Southeast Asian flavors. Tender crab meat coated in rich curry coconut sauce, spicy and slightly sweet, irresistible.
Ingredients
14 items- Crab 500g
- Onion 1/2
- Potato 1
- Green bell pepper 1/2
- Ginger 3 slices
- Garlic 3 cloves
- Curry powder 2 tbsp
- Coconut milk 200 ml
- Cooking wine 1 tbsp
- Salt 1 tsp
- Sugar 1/2 tsp
- White pepper a pinch
- Cooking oil 300 ml
- Cilantro some
Nutrition
Steps （9 steps）
Clean the crab, cut into pieces and crack claws with a knife. Marinate with 1 tbsp cooking wine and 3 ginger slices for 10 minutes to remove fishy smell.
Chop half an onion into chunks, peel and cut 1 potato into chunks, slice half a green bell pepper, slice 3 ginger slices, crush 3 garlic cloves.
Heat enough oil (about 300 ml) in a wok over high heat until 70% hot (about 180°C). Deep-fry crab pieces until golden brown, about 3 minutes. Drain on paper towels.
Pour out most of the oil, leaving about 2 tbsp in the wok. Heat over medium heat, add ginger, garlic and onion. Stir-fry until onion becomes translucent, about 2 minutes.
Add 2 tbsp curry powder, reduce heat to low and stir-fry until fragrant, about 1 minute. Be careful not to burn it.
Pour in 200 ml coconut milk and 200 ml water (or broth). Add potato chunks. Bring to a boil, then reduce to low heat, cover and simmer for 10 minutes until potatoes are tender.
Add the fried crab and sliced green bell pepper into the pot. Stir well and cook over medium heat for 5 minutes to infuse flavors. Season with 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp sugar, and a pinch of white pepper.
Increase heat to high and reduce the sauce until thick enough to coat the crabs, about 2 minutes. Finally, drizzle with 1 tbsp coconut milk and a little chili oil for brightness.
Transfer to a serving plate, garnish with cilantro or green onions. Serve hot.
Tips
Frying the crab first seals in the juices and prevents it from falling apart during cooking. Always sauté curry powder over low heat to avoid bitterness. Leave some sauce to enjoy with rice.
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