Belizeans Favourite Foods/Erleen Godfrey

Crab Stew

Servings Preparation Time Cooking Time Calories Saturated Fat Fat Sodium Carbohydrates Protein Cholesterol
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INGREDIENTS:
8-10 medium to large crabs 2 green plantain (cut into small pieces) 1 small pig's tail (cut off excess fat)
1 large onion 2-3 tsps Lea & Perrins Sauce 10-15 ml 1 tsp salt 5ml
1 tsp pepper 1 small round red recardo 1/2 tsp thyme 2ml
1/2 tsp any of your favorite seasoning 2ml 2-3 plugs garlic (crushed) 1-2 cups thick coconut milk



1 To kill crab, place it in hot boiling water.
2 Remove from water with wire or long spoon. Dis-joint legs from body and crush the large claws.
3 Add season.
4 Boil pigtail and green plantain until tender.
5 Meanwhile, grate coconut and squeeze (leave 2 tbsp milk for matilda foot).
6 Add seasons to crab in boiling water.
7 Add matilda foot to soup. Cook for another 15-20 minutes.
8 Lastly, add coconut milk and taste. Serve hot.

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