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Star Anise and Tamarind Malaysian Chilli Crab

Name: Star Anise and Tamarind Malaysian Chilli Crab
Total time: 27 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Malaysian
Ingredients: 200g crab meat; 1 onion, chopped; 1 tomato, chopped; 1 tbsp chili paste; 1 tbsp soy sauce; 1 tbsp sugar; 1 tbsp vinegar; 1 tbsp oil; 1/2 tsp garlic, minced; 1/2 tsp ginger, minced; 1/2 tsp star anise, crushed; 1 tbsp tamarind paste

A fragrant star anise note with a tangy tamarind kick to add complexity.

27 minutes2 servings

Method

Mix crushed star anise into the oil. Add tamarind paste during preparation.
Heat oil in a pan. Sauté garlic and ginger until fragrant.
Add onion and cook until soft. Stir in chili paste and cook 2 minutes.
Add tomato, soy sauce, sugar, vinegar, and crab. Cook 5 minutes.
Serve with rice.

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