Soft-Shell Crab With Fresh Thai Green Curry

== Description ==
Source: Cooking Light Annual Recipes 2004 - Cooking Light Magazine
The hotness of this dish depends on the number of chiles used. You can buy Thai green curry paste, but it isn't as good as this bright, hot fresh sauce.
== Ingredients ==
* 2 cups cilantro sprigs
* 1/2 cup coarsely chopped shallots
* 1 tablespoon grated lime rind
* 8 to 12 serrano chiles, seeded
* 3 garlic cloves, peeled
* 1 (3-inch) piece fresh ginger, peeled
* 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
* 2 cups sliced red bell pepper
* 1 1/2 cups (1-inch) cubed Japanese eggplant
* 1 1/2 cups water
* 1/2 cup diagonally cut carrot 
* 2 tablespoons brown sugar
* 1 (13.5-ounce) can light coconut milk
* 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
* 1 teaspoon salt
* 1/4 cup cornstarch
* 1/4 teaspoon salt
* 6 (5 to 6-ounce) soft-shell crabs, cleaned
* 4 teaspoons vegetable oil, divided
* 3 cup hot cooked jasmine rice
* 6 lime wedges (optional)
* Cilantro sprigs (optional)
== Directions ==
# To prepare curry, combine first 6 ingredients in a food processor; process 3 minutes or until a paste forms.
# Heat 1 teaspoon oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
# Add chile mixture; sauté 3 minutes.
# Add bell pepper and next 5 ingredients; bring to a boil.
# Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 10 minutes.
# Uncover and simmer 10 minutes.
# Stir in lime juice and 1 teaspoon salt, and keep warm.
# To prepare crabs, combine cornstarch and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a shallow dish.
# Dredge crabs in cornstarch mixture.
# Heat 2 teaspoon oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
# Place 3 crabs in pan, top sides down; cook 3 minutes, gently pressing body and legs against pan.
# Turn crabs; cook 2 minutes.
# Remove from heat.
# Repeat procedure with 2 teaspoons oil and remaining crabs.
# Place 1/2 cup jasmine rice into each of 6 shallow bowls; spoon 3/4 cup curry mixture over each serving.
# Top each serving with 1 crab.
# Garnish with lime wedges and cilantro sprigs, if desired.
Yield: 6 servings
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