Crab congee recipe

crab

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: canned crab

Tofu provides a plant-based protein option, while canned crab is budget-friendly.

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Vegetable broth is lower in calories, and water with seasoning is cost-effective.

sesame oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil provides healthy fats, while canola oil is a more affordable option.

fried shallots

🥗Healthier: baked shallots

💰Cheaper: onion

Baked shallots reduce fat, while onion is a basic alternative.

Prepare shrimp stock by adding shrimp shells and 2 cups of water in a saucepan.

Bring to a boil and simmer on medium to low heat for 15 minutes.

Use a sieve to remove the shrimp shells and keep the shrimp stock.

Add shrimp stock and water to a pot to make the congee.

Boil the mixture for 5 minutes on high heat, then reduce to low heat and simmer for 30 minutes.

After 30 minutes, add crab and crab butter to the congee.

Add a few slices of ginger and a small branch of spring onion.

Add more water if necessary, then simmer on low heat for 15 minutes.

Cover the pot and let it sit for another 15 minutes to achieve a creamy texture.

Add a pinch of salt and pepper to taste, then garnish with spring onion.

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