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Black Pepper Crabs

Published under: CrabSingapore

A popular dish from the Singaporean cuisine, the Black Pepper Crabs is very popular in Singapore, Malaysia and surrounding regions. This is a spicy, buttery dish that can be served as a main course for any occasion.

Black Pepper Crabs

Ingredients:

  • Large Crabs – 2
  • Onion – 1, finely chopped
  • Garlic – 3 large cloves, finely chopped
  • Turmeric Powder – a pinch
  • Green Chilly – 1, slit lengthwise
  • Black Pepper Powder – 3/4 tsp
  • Butter – 3 tsp
  • Salt as per taste
  • Curry leaves – handful
  • Coriander leaves to garnish

Method:

  1. Clean and wash the crabs thoroughly.
  2. Boil 1 1/2 litres of water in a large pan over medium flame.
  3. Add the crabs and simmer for 5 minutes.
  4. Drain and cool.
  5. Remove the top shells and keep aside.
  6. Cut the crab into 4 pieces and crack the claws.
  7. Melt butter in a nonstick frying pan over medium flame.
  8. Saute the onions and garlic until onions turn translucent.
  9. Add curry leaves, pinch of turmeric powder, slit green chilly, pepper powder and salt.
  10. Mix well.
  11. Add the crabs and mix well.
  12. Remove when the crabs are heated through, ensuring they are not overcooked.
  13. Garnish with coriander leaves.
  14. Serve hot.

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Praveen Kumar
Praveen Kumar
Praveen Kumar founded Awesome Cuisine, a platform created in 2008 to showcase India's vibrant culinary heritage. A digital marketer by profession and a passionate food lover, Praveen has been exploring the world of food since his school days. With Awesome Cuisine, he combines his expertise in digital marketing with his deep love for food, sharing delicious recipes and inspiring others to appreciate the joy of cooking. Through Awesome Cuisine, he invites you to join him on a flavorful journey and discover the wonders of Indian cuisine.

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