Soup
Description
This comforting crab soup combines tender crab meat with a vibrant medley of fresh herbs and vegetables. The broth is infused with the subtle heat of red chili and the aromatic freshness of mint, coriander, and saw-leaf herb. Bean sprouts and banana blossom (or cabbage) add texture and body, while water spinach provides a gentle earthiness. It is a perfect balance of savory, spicy, and fresh flavors, making it an ideal meal for chilly evenings or a light, nutritious lunch. Simple to prepare yet deeply satisfying, this dish highlights the natural sweetness of the crab and the crispness of the vegetables.Ingredients
Directions
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Scrub and rinse the crabs thoroughly. Detach the claws from each crab and lift off the carapace, discarding it.
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Scrape out any roe if desired, discard the gills, and rinse the crab bodies well. Halve each crab body with a cleaver.
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In a large saucepan or stockpot, bring the crabs and water (or stock) to a boil over high heat.
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Reduce heat to medium and simmer for about 10 minutes to extract flavor from the shells.
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Remove the crab shells from the soup and set aside to cool slightly.
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Crack the crab shells and claws to remove the meat. Discard the empty shells.
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Return the crab meat to the hot soup base. Add the sugar, shrimp paste, and salt.
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Simmer the soup for about 5 minutes to blend the flavors.
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Add the bean sprouts, banana blossom (or cabbage), water spinach, and saw-leaf herb leaves.
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Cook for another 2-3 minutes until the vegetables are just tender but still crisp.
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Turn off the heat and stir in the sliced red chili, minced coriander, and mint leaves.
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Serve immediately, garnished with lime slices on the side.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 12 servings
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 294.5kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 7.0g11%
- Saturated Fat 1.1g6%
- Cholesterol 71.0mg24%
- Sodium 899.1mg38%
- Total Carbohydrate 44.8g15%
- Dietary Fiber 18.8g76%
- Sugars 6.4g
- Protein 25.6g52%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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