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               STEAMED CRAB WITH HOT SAUCE - POO NEUNG *

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Serving Size  : 4    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Seafood

 Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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  1                    2 Pound Crab, Cleaned
                       -----HOT SAUCE-----
  8                    Minced Garlic Cloves
 10                    Green Thai Chili Peppers,
                       - Minced
  2       tb           Chopped Cilantro Root Or
                       - Coriander Root And Leaves
    1/4   c            Fish Sauce (Nam Pla)
    1/4   c            Lime Juice
  2       tb           Sugar

 As soon as the fishing boats return to harbor in the South the locals want
 to taste the sweetness of the fresh crabs.  Simple cooking methods allow
 the natural taste of these crabs to be enjoyed.
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 Leaving the shell intact, place the crab in a large steamer and steam for
 10 minutes on high heat.  After the crab is cooked, remove and set aside.

 Prepare the hot sauce by combining all the ingredients in a small bowl. Use
 as a dipping sauce.  Crack the crab and dip into the sauce before eating.

 From: Thailand The Beautiful Cookbook.  Typed by Syd Bigger.



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