Kiribati Coconut Crab Stir-Fry
A flavorful stir-fry featuring the succulent meat of the Kiribati coconut crab, combined with fresh vegetables and a savory sauce, all cooked in fragrant coconut oil.
🧂 Ingredients
- 1 lb Kiribati Coconut Crab meat(extracted from crab, about 1-2 lbs whole crab)
- 2 tablespoons Coconut oil
- 3 cloves Garlic(minced)
- 1 tablespoon Ginger(minced)
- 1 medium Onion(thinly sliced)
- 1 medium Red bell pepper(thinly sliced)
- 1 medium Green bell pepper(thinly sliced)
- 1 cup Snow peas(trimmed)
- 1 medium Carrot(thinly sliced)
- 2 tablespoons Soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon Oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon Fish sauce
- 1 teaspoon Sugar
- to taste Salt
- to taste Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Fresh cilantro(chopped, for garnish)
- Cooked rice(for serving)
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Prepare the crab meat by cracking the shell and extracting the meat in large chunks. Set aside.
- 2
In a small bowl, mix together the soy sauce, oyster sauce, fish sauce, and sugar to create the stir-fry sauce. Set aside.
- 3
Heat the coconut oil in a large pan or wok over medium-high heat.
- 4
Add the minced garlic and ginger to the hot oil and stir-fry for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- 5
Add the sliced onion, red bell pepper, green bell pepper, snow peas, and carrot to the pan. Stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until the vegetables begin to soften but still retain a slight crunch.
- 6
Add the extracted crab meat to the pan. Stir gently to combine with the vegetables.
- 7
Pour the prepared stir-fry sauce over the crab and vegetables. Stir everything together, ensuring the crab meat is evenly coated.
- 8
Season with salt and pepper to taste. Continue to stir-fry for an additional 2-3 minutes until the crab meat is heated through and the vegetables are tender-crisp.
- 9
Remove from heat. Garnish with fresh cilantro leaves.
- 10
Serve the Kiribati Coconut Crab stir-fry hot over cooked rice.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Ensure the crab meat is fresh for the best flavor.
- ✓Do not overcook the vegetables; they should remain crisp-tender.
- ✓Adjust the sauce ingredients to your personal preference for saltiness and sweetness.
✨ Twist Ideas
Inspiration for your own version of this recipe
- Add other local vegetables like breadfruit or taro leaves.
- Incorporate a pinch of chili flakes for a spicier kick.