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Thailand · Mai cua nhồi thịt chiên Poo ja

Poo ja

50 min Hands-on time + 30 min soaking or marinating first
MediumDifficulty
6 stepsSteps

Method

  1. 1 Steam the crab for 12 minutes, then remove the meat and keep the shell. Wash the shell and use it as a mold.
  2. 2 Grind garlic with herb roots and white pepper to make a spice mixture.
  3. 3 Mix the crab meat with the minced pork, the pounded mixture, one egg, and fish sauce.
  4. 4 Stuff the crab shell with the filling, flatten the surface, and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  5. 5 Steam the stuffed crab shells for 12 minutes before frying to ensure the filling cooks through.
  6. 6 Dip the filling side into the beaten egg, then fry side down in oil at 170 degrees for 3 minutes.

With an appliance

  • Air fryer 45 min

    Replace step 6: spray oil onto the filling and then steam in a hot air oven at 195 degrees for 9 minutes; the filling will be more evenly golden brown.