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Thai Crab Meat Salad

with Papaya
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Thai Crab Meat Salad

Thai Crab Meat Salad - Wonderfully aromatic and easy to make

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Health Score:
88 / 100
Difficulty:
easy
Difficulty
Preparation:
30 min.
Preparation
Calories:
146
calories
Calories

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Nutritional values

This low-calorie starter has an abundance of vitamins. Vitamin C supplied by the papaya, paprika, and peppers supports the metabolism and the immune system. Additionally, the crab meat is an excellent source of protein, vitamin B-6, and magnesium.

If crab meat is not available, use shrimp instead.

1 serving contains
(Percentage of daily recommendation)
Calorie146 cal.(7 %)
Protein19 g(19 %)
Fat2 g(2 %)
Carbohydrates12 g(8 %)
Sugar added5 g(20 %)
Roughage6 g(20 %)
Vitamin A0.3 mg(38 %)
Vitamin D0.9 μg(5 %)
Vitamin E6.2 mg(52 %)
Vitamin K29.1 μg(49 %)
Vitamin B₁0.1 mg(10 %)
Vitamin B₂0.1 mg(9 %)
Niacin6 mg(50 %)
Vitamin B₆0.3 mg(21 %)
Folate27 μg(9 %)
Pantothenic acid0.8 mg(13 %)
Biotin6.1 μg(14 %)
Vitamin B₁₂0.9 μg(30 %)
Vitamin C228 mg(240 %)
Potassium767 mg(19 %)
Calcium134 mg(13 %)
Magnesium141 mg(47 %)
Iron3.2 mg(21 %)
Iodine83 μg(42 %)
Zinc2.3 mg(29 %)
Saturated fatty acids0.3 g
Uric acid170 mg
Cholesterol127 mg
Complete sugar30 g
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Ingredients

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4
Ingredients
2 small Bell pepper (1 red, 1 green)
1 large shallot
3 small Papaya
1 pc fresh ginger
1 red chili pepper
2 Tbsps Rice vinegar
3 Tbsps Thai fish sauce
1 Tbsp sugar
¼ tsp salt
12 ozs Crabmeat
½ bunch cilantro
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Preparation

Kitchen utensils

1 Bowl, 1 Small bowl, 1 Cutting board, 1 Large knife, 1 Small knife, 1 Tablespoon, 1 Teaspoon, 1 Peeler, 1 Fine grater, 1 Garlic press

Preparation steps

1.
Thai Crab Meat Salad preparation step 1

Cut bell peppers into quarters, remove seeds, rinse and pat dry. Cut peppers into 1/4-inch cubes.

2.
Thai Crab Meat Salad preparation step 2

Peel and finely chop shallot.

3.
Thai Crab Meat Salad preparation step 3

Halve 1 papaya, remove seeds, peel, and cut into 1/4-inch cubes.

4.
Thai Crab Meat Salad preparation step 4

Peel and cut ginger root into small pieces, then pass through a garlic press, reserving juice.  Halve chile pepper, remove seeds, rinse and pat dry. Finely chop chile.

5.
Thai Crab Meat Salad preparation step 5

Whisk together ginger juice, vinegar, fish sauce, sugar, salt and 2 tablespoons water until sugar and salt have dissolved.

6.
Thai Crab Meat Salad preparation step 6

Pick over crab meat and remove any shell pieces. Gently mix together all prepared ingredients in a bowl.

7.
Thai Crab Meat Salad preparation step 7

Rinse cilantro, shake dry and pluck leaves. 

8.
Thai Crab Meat Salad preparation step 8

Cut remaining 2 papaya in half and remove seeds. Line the papaya halves with cilantro and spoon the salad inside. Serve immediately.