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Tamarind Crab
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Vietnam From Minh Hayes's kitchen in Vietnam.
Originally published on Cookpad Vietnam as Cua rang me, with US measurements.
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Tamarind Crab

Minh Hayes
Minh Hayes @Minh_0929
California United States

Crab is plentiful and affordable at the markets this season, with full, firm meat—perfect for enjoying as much as you like.

Crab is plentiful and affordable at the markets this season, with full, firm meat—perfect for enjoying as much as you like.

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Tamarind Crab

Minh Hayes
Minh Hayes @Minh_0929
California United States

Crab is plentiful and affordable at the markets this season, with full, firm meat—perfect for enjoying as much as you like.

Crab is plentiful and affordable at the markets this season, with full, firm meat—perfect for enjoying as much as you like.

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Ingredients

30 minutes
Serves 3 servings
  • 4 lbscrab
  • 1large shallot
  • 1onion
  • Seasonings: 1 tablespoon lemon pepper, 1 tablespoon minced garlic, 2 teaspoons tamarind powder, 1 tablespoon sugar
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Steps

30 minutes
  1. 1

    Clean the crab, cut in half, and steam until cooked. Thinly slice the shallot and sauté until fragrant, then add the crab and fry each piece until golden.

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  2. 2

    Mix all the seasonings in a bowl. When the crab is evenly golden, pour the seasoning mixture into the pan with the crab. Finally, add the onion, sliced into wedges.

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  3. 3

    Tamarind crab is a great snack, and the tangy tamarind sauce is delicious for dipping bread.

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Minh Hayes @Minh_0929
Published in the US on August 12, 2025 16:08
California United States
Nấu ăn đòi hỏi một sự đam mê và đặt niềm vui . Nấu ăn còn phải biết cách trình bày khi kết thúc món ăn với cách bày trí đó là một nghệ thuật sáng tạo cho người thưởng thức một cách ngon miệng, nên tôi dành tất cả sự đam mê trong nấu ănCooking requires passion and the ability to find joy in it. It also calls for the art of presentation — turning the final dish into a creative experience that delights the senses. That’s why I pour all of my passion into cooking.
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Lemon Onion Crab Shallot Pepper Garlic

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