Coconut Milk Curry with Imitation Crab
Silky coconut milk base simmered with imitation crab, ginger, and green chilies.

Total
25 min
Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Serves
2
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Recipe serves 2
Ingredients
- 200 ml coconut milk
- 150 g imitation crab sticks
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 2 pieces green chilies, sliced
- 2 pieces garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 tablespoon lime juice(optional)
- to taste salt
- 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, chopped(optional)
Instructions
- 1
Heat a saucepan over medium heat, add the coconut milk and bring to a gentle simmer (about 2 minutes).
- 2
Stir in the ginger, garlic, green chilies, turmeric, and cumin; cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- 3
Add the imitation crab sticks, breaking them into bite‑size pieces, and simmer gently for 8‑10 minutes until the crab is heated through and the sauce thickens slightly.
- 4
Season with salt, optional lime juice, and garnish with cilantro before serving.
Nutrition per serving
Calories
320
16% of a 2,000 kcal day
| Protein | 12 g |
| Carbohydrate | 10 g |
| Fat | 26 g |
| Fiber | 2 g |
| Sugar | 4 g |
| Sodium | 620 mg |
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