Giyataan a Karparpa (Sea Crabs in Coconut Milk) || Kusinerang Meranaw in Qatar

shrimp

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Tofu is a plant-based protein, while canned tuna is more affordable.

pork

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: ground turkey

Chicken is leaner, and ground turkey is often less expensive.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: liquid aminos

Tamari is gluten-free, and liquid aminos are often cheaper.

cornstarch

🥗Healthier: arrowroot powder

💰Cheaper: flour

Arrowroot is a natural thickener, while flour is more common and budget-friendly.

Prepare vegetables by peeling and chopping carrots and potatoes into small pieces.

Trim green beans and cut cabbage into strips.

Heat oil in a pan over medium heat until shimmering.

Sauté onion and garlic until fragrant, about 2-3 minutes.

Add pork and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.

Stir in shrimp and cook until pink, about 3-4 minutes.

Add carrots, potatoes, and green beans; cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Pour in soy sauce and water; bring to a simmer.

Add cabbage and cook until tender, about 3-4 minutes.

In a bowl, beat the egg and slowly add it to the mixture, stirring gently.

Mix cornstarch with a little water to form a slurry; add to the pan to thicken.

Season with salt and pepper to taste; stir well.

Serve hot, garnished with additional vegetables if desired.

Cooking Techniques

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