Christmas Island Crab Rendang is a traditional Christmas Island recipe for an Indonesian-inspired dish of crab in an aromatic and spicy coconut milk based sauce. The full recipe is presented here and I hope you enjoy this classic Christmas Island version of: Christmas Island Crab Rendang.
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Christmas Island Crab Rendang is a traditional dish from Christmas Island cuisine, featuring succulent crab meat cooked in a rich and aromatic rendang sauce. This dish is perfect for a festive holiday meal or any special occasion.
Place a large pan over medium heat. Add the vegetable oil and use to fry the shallots, garlic, lemongrass, kaffir lime leaves, galangal, ginger, and red chilies. Fry for about 2 minutes, or until fragrant.
Add the turmeric, coriander, cumin, and fennel powder. Stir well to combine.
Pour in coconut milk and bring to a gentle simmer. Now add the crab pieces and tamarind paste. Season with salt.
Return to a simmer and cook for 1.5 to 2 hours, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens and the crab is cooked through.
Serve this Christmas Island Crab Rendang hot with steamed rice.
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