Grilled Rice Field Crabs village Laos style

fish sauce

🥗Healthier: soy sauce

💰Cheaper: salt water

Soy sauce is lower in calories and salt water is a budget-friendly alternative.

black pepper

🥗Healthier: white pepper

💰Cheaper: ground black pepper

White pepper offers a similar flavor with a different profile.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is healthier while canola oil is often less expensive.

lime leaves

🥗Healthier: lemon zest

💰Cheaper: dried lime leaves

Lemon zest provides a similar citrus flavor and is more accessible.

Clean the rice field crabs under cold water and remove any debris.

Mince garlic and chop lemongrass finely.

Combine garlic, lemongrass, lime leaves, fish sauce, soy sauce, vegetable oil, and black pepper in a bowl.

Add crabs to the marinade and toss to coat evenly; let marinate for 30 minutes.

Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.

Place banana leaves on the grill to prevent sticking.

Arrange the marinated crabs on the banana leaves in a single layer.

Grill the crabs for 5-7 minutes on each side until they are cooked through and slightly charred.

Remove crabs from the grill and let rest for a few minutes.

Garnish with chopped coriander, sliced green onions, and lime wedges before serving.

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