Shrimp fritters

Directions

1. Clean the shells by soaking them in water to remove any impurities. ⏱ ≈ 30 min
2. Remove the shells and valves, then chop the crab meat in a food processor or blender. ≈ 8 min
3. Add a pinch of salt to the ground meat, then pour in some water to thoroughly mix and press, in order to extract the crab juice. ≈ 4 min
4. Once the juice is almost finished, collect the remaining pulp by filtering it through a sieve and a fine cloth. ≈ 3 min
5. Repeat the filtering and pressing process several times to extract all the juice and remove any remaining crab meat. ≈ 3 min
6. The crab stock is placed on the stove over low heat. ⏱ ≈ 40 min
7. The lid is open, and the broth is gently stirred to prevent the crab meat from sticking to the bottom of the pot. ⏱ ≈ 10 min
8. The cooking continues over low heat until the broth begins to boil, at which point I stop stirring and allow the crab meat to float and firm up. ⏱ ≈ 40 min
9. Using a colander, we remove the crab meat from the pot and place it in a large dish. ≈ 3 min
10. We add the mango to the broth and continue to cook over low heat. ⏱ ≈ 40 min
11. Once the mangoes are cooked and floating in the broth, they are removed and mashed in a bowl with a little of the broth to create a sauce. ⏱ ≈ 10 min
12. Then, I pour this sauce into the pot. ≈ 3 min
13. We add soy sauce, salt, a little fish sauce, and season to taste. ≈ 2 min
14. Use a small spatula or a thin straw to remove the shells from the crab. ≈ 3 min
15. Heat some oil in a pan, then add the chopped onion and garlic. ⏱ ≈ 7 min
16. Add the crab shells and cook them quickly. ⏱ ≈ 10 min
17. Next, remove the crab pieces from the pan and add them to the pan with the oil paint. ⏱ ≈ 7 min
18. Then, add diced tomatoes and cook until they are tender. ⏱ ≈ 10 min
19. Some people who prepare this dish do not remove the crab meat from the broth, but instead leave it directly in the pot. ⏱ ≈ 10 min
20. In this case, the crispy crab shells are added on top of the meat. ≈ 3 min
21. Others, in order to increase the amount of crab meat or to make it firmer, often mix the crab broth with a little beaten egg or mashed tofu before boiling it. ⏱ ≈ 10 min
22. The broth can also be made using pork bones, a few shrimp or mussels, and then filtered to obtain a clear broth. ⏱ ≈ 10 min
23. Some people even add a few mushroom stems to enhance the flavor. ≈ 3 min
24. Cut the pork into thin slices. ≈ 8 min
25. The soybean sprouts, cabbage, and lettuce should be washed and cut into pieces. ≈ 3 min
26. Peel and finely chop the cabbage leaves, or cut them into appropriately sized pieces, then rinse them. ≈ 8 min
27. Boil another pot of water and cook the soybean sprouts and cabbage leaves, making sure not to overcook them, as they should remain crisp and flavorful. ⏱ ≈ 10 min
28. Arrange the vegetables in separate plates or bowls. ≈ 3 min
29. Fresh vegetables, such as soybean sprouts and lettuce leaves, should also be washed and arranged on plates. ≈ 3 min
30. Lightly soak the rice cakes in cold water to soften them. ⏱ ≈ 30 min
31. Boil a pot of water; this will be used to soak the cakes before eating them. ⏱ ≈ 30 min
32. Soak the noodles in boiling water, then place them in a ceramic bowl. ⏱ ≈ 30 min
33. Add ground pork, cooked pork, shrimp, and spinach, according to your preferences. ≈ 3 min
34. Pour evenly coat the inside of the pot, pour the sauce until it almost reaches the rim. ≈ 3 min
35. Add lemon juice (or vinegar), hot pepper (or hot sauce), and pepper, to taste, and serve. ≈ 3 min