🇫🇲 Micronesian Cuisine

Coconut Crab Curry

Land Crab in Coconut Curry

Prep Time 25 min

Servings 4

Difficulty Medium

Calories 342 kcal

Land crab simmered in coconut milk with turmeric and island spices. A prized Micronesian delicacy.

Ingredients

4 land crabs, cleaned and quartered
2 cups coconut milk
1 onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp turmeric
1 tbsp vegetable oil
Salt to taste
Fresh lime juice

Instructions

1 Clean crabs and crack shells lightly.
2 Saute onion and garlic in oil until soft.
3 Add turmeric and stir 30 seconds.
4 Add crab pieces and coconut milk.
5 Simmer 20 minutes until crab is cooked.
6 Season with salt and lime juice. Serve hot.

Did You Know?

Coconut crabs are the largest land arthropods and are considered a delicacy across Micronesia.