French Polynesia - Coconut Crab Stew

Per serving

1096.3kcal
50.7гProteins
26.2гFats
162.3гCarbs

This recipe is by Patty Inglish, MS and has been posted here for the Zwt-7 tour of the South Pacific. The coconut crab is named the coconut crab, because it eats coconuts, which it finds by climbing. It has a taste similar to lobster and can be cooked in a similar way to lobsters, either boiling or steaming them.

Ingredients

4 serv.
  • crabmeat, coconut2 lbs
  • garlic cloves, minced2
  • cilantro, fresh, chopped1 tablespoon
  • oregano, fresh, chopped
  • black pepper1⁄2 teaspoon
  • salt1⁄2 teaspoon
  • coconut milk2 cups
  • green pepper, chopped1
  • red onion, chopped1
  • tomato paste2 -3 tablespoons
  • rice, cooked2 cups

Step-by-step instructions

  1. 1

    Mix the raw crab meat in a bowl with all the spices and minced garlic.

  2. 2

    Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes to one hour, allowing the crab meat to marinate.

  3. 3

    Remove the bowl from the refrigerator and add in the rest of the ingredients, mixing well.

  4. 4

    Pour the crab mixture into a large pot over low heat; cook until the liquid is reduced by half and serve over hot rice.

Source: food.com
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