Creamy Crab Stick Phad Pong Karee Made Easy at Home
Easy Phad Pong Karee Recipe with Crab Sticks, Delicious Thai Curry Dish for Kids
Hello, I’m Jin-a, your culinary guide! Today, I’m excited to share a simplified Thai curry dish, ‘Phad Pong Karee,’ made with easy-to-find and affordable crab sticks. Traditionally, this dish features fried soft-shell crabs cooked with vegetables and curry powder. However, using crab sticks offers a wonderfully creamy texture and a simplified preparation that the whole family, especially kids, will love! It’s a flavorful and mildly spiced dish that doesn’t require many side dishes, making it a perfect, satisfying one-bowl meal. Let’s bring the unique flavors of Thai curry into your home with this delightful recipe!
Ingredients (Measurement: Tablespoons)- Crab sticks (imitation crab meat), about 150g
- 1 large onion
- 2 large eggs
- Butter, 1 tablespoon
- Curry powder, 5 tablespoons
- 500ml Milk (or Coconut Milk)
- Chicken stock, 1 tablespoon
- Cooking wine (Mirin), 1 tablespoon
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Let’s get started by preparing all the ingredients for our delicious Phad Pong Karee!
Step 2
First, peel the onion and slice it thinly into strips. This will help it release its natural sweetness as it cooks.
Step 3
Next, shred the crab sticks. You can use a fork or your hands (wearing gloves is recommended for hygiene) to gently pull apart the crab sticks along their natural grain. Shredding them rather than chopping finely will give a better texture.
Step 4
Melt about 1 tablespoon of butter in a pan over medium heat. Add the sliced onions and shredded crab sticks. Sauté until the onions become translucent and softened, and the crab sticks are heated through. Cooking in butter adds a wonderful richness.
Step 5
To enhance the savory flavor, add 1 tablespoon of chicken stock to the pan and stir well to combine with the ingredients.
Step 6
Now, add 1 tablespoon of cooking wine (like Mirin) to help eliminate any fishy odors and add a subtle depth of flavor. Stir everything together.
Step 7
Pour in 200ml of milk and 300ml of coconut milk (or coconut water). If you don’t have coconut milk, you can substitute with 300ml of water. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
Step 8
Once simmering, gradually whisk in 5 tablespoons of curry powder. Make sure to stir continuously to dissolve the powder completely and prevent any lumps. For smoother integration, you can mix the curry powder with a little liquid beforehand.
Step 9
Finally, whisk 2 eggs in a separate bowl. Slowly drizzle the beaten eggs into the simmering curry mixture while gently stirring. Cook over low heat until the eggs are softly set, creating delicate ribbons throughout the curry. This low-and-slow method ensures a creamy texture.
Step 10
And there you have it! Your homemade, easy, and delicious Phad Pong Karee is ready to be enjoyed. What a delightful meal!
Step 11
This homemade Phad Pong Karee rivals restaurant quality, offering a wonderfully creamy and delicious experience! By using flavorful crab sticks instead of expensive crab meat and enriching it with milk or coconut milk, this dish is a favorite for both children and adults. It’s so satisfying that you won’t need many other side dishes. Enjoy this special curry today!
