RecipesThanh Long RestaurantTamarind Crab

Tamarind Crab Recipe

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Oct 20 2025

1h

Serves 4

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Make Tamarind Crab in just 1h . Simmered in a mélange of Roma tomatoes & tamarind

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Ingredients

Main Ingredients

Spices and Seasonings

Preparation

Preparation

1. Prepare the Ingredients

Clean the crab and cut it into pieces. Chop the Roma tomatoes, finely chop the onion, mince the garlic, and grate the ginger. Slit the green chilies and chop the cilantro for garnishing.

Cooking

2. Sauté the Aromatics

In a large pot, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the finely chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the minced garlic, grated ginger, and slit green chilies, and cook for an additional 2 minutes until fragrant.

3. Add the Tomatoes and Spices

Add the chopped Roma tomatoes to the pot and stir well. Cook for about 7-10 minutes until the tomatoes soften and release their juices. Stir in the turmeric powder, red chili powder, salt, and black pepper, mixing well.

4. Incorporate the Crab and Tamarind

Add the cleaned crab pieces to the pot. Pour in the tamarind paste and mix everything together. Ensure the crab is well coated with the tomato and spice mixture.

5. Simmer

Cover the pot and let the mixture simmer on low heat for about 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally until the crab is fully cooked and tender. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.

6. Garnish and Serve

Once cooked, remove from heat and garnish with chopped cilantro. Serve hot with rice or bread.

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