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Spicy Crab Recipes: Pakistani, Korean, and Arabic Delights

Here are recipes for spicy crab dishes in Pakistani, Korean, and Arabic styles:

Pakistani Spicy Crab Curry:

Ingredients:

  • 500g crabs, cleaned and washed
  • 2 onions, finely chopped
  • 3 tomatoes, chopped
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1-inch ginger, grated
  • 2 green chilies, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
  • 1 teaspoon coriander powder
  • 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
  • 1 teaspoon red chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon garam masala
  • Salt to taste
  • Fresh coriander leaves for garnish
  • Cooking oil

Instructions:

  1. Heat oil in a pan and add cumin seeds. Let them crackle.
  2. Add chopped onions and sauté until golden brown.
  3. Add minced garlic, grated ginger, and chopped green chilies. Sauté for 2 minutes.
  4. Add chopped tomatoes and cook until they turn soft and mushy.
  5. Add turmeric powder, coriander powder, red chili powder, and salt. Mix well.
  6. Add cleaned crabs to the masala and coat them evenly.
  7. Add a little water, cover, and cook for 10-15 minutes until the crabs are cooked through.
  8. Sprinkle garam masala and garnish with fresh coriander leaves.
  9. Serve hot with steamed rice or naan.

Korean Spicy Stir-fried Crab (Ganjang Gejang):

Ingredients:

  • 2-3 medium-sized crabs, cleaned and halved
  • 4 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 3 tablespoons gochugaru (Korean red pepper flakes)
  • 2 tablespoons sesame oil
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 green onions, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
  • Cooking oil

Instructions:

  1. Heat cooking oil in a pan and add minced garlic. Sauté until fragrant.
  2. Add crab halves and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes.
  3. In a bowl, mix soy sauce, gochugaru, sesame oil, rice vinegar, and sugar to make the sauce.
  4. Pour the sauce over the crabs and stir-fry until the crabs are fully coated and cooked through.
  5. Add chopped green onions and sesame seeds. Stir well.
  6. Transfer to a serving plate and garnish with additional green onions and sesame seeds if desired.
  7. Serve hot with steamed rice.

Arabic Spicy Crab Masala:

Ingredients:

  • 500g crabs, cleaned and washed
  • 2 onions, finely chopped
  • 4 tomatoes, chopped
  • 3 green chilies, chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1-inch ginger, grated
  • 1 teaspoon cumin powder
  • 1 teaspoon coriander powder
  • 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
  • 1 teaspoon red chili powder
  • Salt to taste
  • Fresh cilantro leaves for garnish
  • Cooking oil

Instructions:

  1. Heat oil in a pan and add chopped onions. Sauté until golden brown.
  2. Add minced garlic, grated ginger, and chopped green chilies. Sauté for a few minutes.
  3. Add chopped tomatoes and cook until soft and mushy.
  4. Add cumin powder, coriander powder, turmeric powder, red chili powder, and salt. Mix well.
  5. Add cleaned crabs to the masala and coat them evenly.
  6. Add a little water, cover, and cook for 10-15 minutes until the crabs are cooked.
  7. Garnish with fresh cilantro leaves.
  8. Serve hot with Arabic bread or rice.

Enjoy these flavorful and spicy crab recipes inspired by Pakistani, Korean, and Arabic cuisines! Adjust the spice levels according to your taste preferences.

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