Crab Curry (Poo Pad Pong Karee)
Easy Meal Kit for Authentic Thai Crab Curry
Experience a delightful fusion of flavor, convenience, and trend with this sensational Thai dish! We’re offering an exciting culinary journey through a convenient meal kit, allowing you to easily recreate authentic Poo Pad Pong Karee at home. This dish features succulent crab and plump shrimp, offering a rich taste of the sea. To enhance the texture and experience, we’ve included wide, chewy glass noodles that are currently trending on social media. To ensure year-round availability and food safety, the seasonal crab and shrimp are carefully cleaned and flash-frozen. This process not only guarantees a consistent supply but also makes distribution much easier and safer. The addition of trendy wide glass noodles will spark curiosity and encourage purchase, promising a unique and satisfying meal.
Main Ingredients- Crab meat 200g
- Shrimp 100g
- Wide glass noodles 40g
- Onion 200g (sliced)
- Scallions 30g (cut into 4cm lengths)
- 1 Fresh egg
- 1g Fresh basil (for garnish)
- 2 Instant rice bowls
Chili & Garlic Paste- Garlic 20g
- Bird’s eye chili 6g
- Red chili 16g
Curry Sauce Base- Curry powder 24g
- Milk 100ml
- Coconut milk 100ml
- Sugar 15g (approx. 1 Tbsp)
- Fish sauce 15g (approx. 1 Tbsp)
- Oyster sauce 30g (approx. 2 Tbsp)
- Lemon juice 15g (approx. 1.5 Tbsp)
- Garlic 20g
- Bird’s eye chili 6g
- Red chili 16g
Curry Sauce Base- Curry powder 24g
- Milk 100ml
- Coconut milk 100ml
- Sugar 15g (approx. 1 Tbsp)
- Fish sauce 15g (approx. 1 Tbsp)
- Oyster sauce 30g (approx. 2 Tbsp)
- Lemon juice 15g (approx. 1.5 Tbsp)
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Preparation Step 1: Begin by thinly slicing the onion. Cut the scallions into approximately 4cm lengths for easy handling and a pleasing presentation.
Step 2
Preparation Step 2: Cut the red chilies and bird’s eye chilies into pieces that are easy to blend in a mixer.
Step 3
Preparation Step 3: Soak the wide glass noodles in hot water until softened, then boil them briefly. Rinse with cold water to remove excess starch and achieve a chewy texture. Thoroughly clean the crab meat and shrimp.
Step 4
Preparation Step 4: Combine the chopped red chilies, bird’s eye chilies, and garlic in a mixer. Add a small amount of water and blend until you achieve a smooth, fine paste.
Step 5
Preparation Step 5: In a bowl, combine the measured curry powder, milk, and coconut milk. Add the sugar (1 Tbsp), fish sauce (1 Tbsp), oyster sauce (2 Tbsp), and lemon juice (1.5 Tbsp). Stir well until all ingredients are fully incorporated to create the rich curry sauce.
Step 6
This stage marks the completion of the meal kit’s processing. All components are prepared for the final cooking process.
Step 7
Customer Cooking – Step 1: Now it’s your turn to cook! Lightly oil a pan and add the cleaned crab meat and shrimp. Cook for approximately 10 minutes until they are fully cooked through. Ensure the seafood is cooked thoroughly.
Step 8
Customer Cooking – Step 2: While the seafood cooks, heat a little cooking oil in a separate pan. Add the prepared chili and garlic paste and sauté over medium-low heat until fragrant. Be careful not to burn the paste.
Step 9
Customer Cooking – Step 3: Add the sliced onions to the pan with the sautéed chili paste. Continue to stir-fry until the onions become translucent and tender.
Step 10
Customer Cooking – Step 4: Once the onions are translucent, pour in the prepared curry sauce. Stir everything together and bring it to a simmer. Allow the sauce to thicken slightly as it melds with the other ingredients.
Step 11
Customer Cooking – Step 5: Add the cooked crab and shrimp to the simmering curry sauce. Continue to cook for about 3 more minutes, allowing the seafood to absorb the delicious flavors of the sauce.
Step 12
Customer Cooking – Step 6: In a small bowl, whisk the egg. Stir in the cut scallions and then gently pour this mixture into the curry. Let it cook until the egg is mostly set.
Step 13
Customer Cooking – Step 7: Once the egg is partially cooked, add the soaked and boiled wide glass noodles to the pan. Stir gently for about 1 minute, ensuring the noodles are well coated with the curry sauce.
Step 14
Serving: Finally, serve the delicious curry over the provided warm instant rice. Garnish with fresh basil leaves for a beautiful presentation. Enjoy your homemade Thai Crab Curry!
