Salted Egg Yolk Crab
A popular Asian dish, the Salted Egg Yolk Crab is a unique blend of flavors that will leave you wanting more. The salted egg yolk creates a creamy, savory sauce that pairs perfectly with the sweet, tender crab meat.
Ingredients - Serves 4
- Salt - To taste
- Sugar - 1 teaspoon
- Curry leaves - 1 sprig
- Bird's eye chilies - 2, chopped
- Garlic - 5 cloves, minced
- Butter - 50 grams
- Salted egg yolks - 4, cooked and mashed
- Live crabs - 2 medium-sized
Let's Get Started
- Clean the crabs and cut into pieces.
- Steam the crabs for about 15 minutes until they turn red.
- Heat butter in a wok over medium heat.
- Add the garlic, chilies, and curry leaves. Stir-fry until fragrant.
- Add the mashed salted egg yolks, sugar, and salt. Stir well until the mixture becomes bubbly.
- Add the steamed crabs and stir well to coat the crabs with the egg yolk mixture.
- Cover the wok and let it cook for about 5 minutes.
- Serve the Salted Egg Yolk Crab hot with rice.
Dietary Info
- Dish Type: Main Course
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Calories: 400
- Fat: 15g
- Carbs: 10g
- Protein: 50g
- Sodium: 1500mg
- Sugar: 3g