Mangrove Crab Curry

Name: Mangrove Crab Curry
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Palauan
Ingredients: 4 mangrove crabs, cleaned; 2 cups coconut milk; 1 onion, diced; 2 cloves garlic; 1 tbsp curry powder; 1 tsp turmeric; 1 tbsp oil; 1 lime, juiced

Crab Curry (MAN-grohv krab KUR-ee)

Mud Crab in Coconut Curry

⏱ Prep Time 20 min

📈 Difficulty Medium

👥 Servings

🔥 Calories 316 kcal

Mangrove crabs simmered in coconut curry with turmeric and lime. Rich and flavorful.

Nutrition & Info

Protein 26.0g

Carbs 8.0g

Fat 20.0g

Protein Carbs Fat

Dietary

gluten-free nut-free

Allergen Warnings

⚠ shellfish

Equipment Needed

pot nutcracker

Presentation Guide

Vessel: deep bowl

Garnishes: lime, herbs

Accompaniments: coconut rice

Ingredients

4 mangrove crabs, cleaned
2 cups coconut milk
1 onion, diced
2 cloves garlic
1 tbsp curry powder
1 tsp turmeric
1 tbsp oil
1 lime, juiced

Instructions

1
Clean crabs and crack shells.
2
Saute onion and garlic in oil.
3
Add curry powder and turmeric, stir.
4
Add coconut milk.
5
Add crab pieces.
6
Simmer 20 minutes, finish with lime.

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Did You Know?

Palau's mangrove forests are rich habitats for mud crabs prized for their sweet, firm meat.

Chef's Notes

Equipment Tips

pot
nutcracker

Garnishing

lime, herbs

Accompaniments

coconut rice

The Story Behind Mangrove Crab Curry

Mangrove crabs are abundant in Palau's extensive mangrove ecosystems. These large mud crabs have been harvested for food for thousands of years.

The coconut curry preparation combines traditional Palauan ingredients with curry spices introduced through trade.

This dish celebrates Palau's diverse marine and coastal ecosystems.

🕐 Traditionally enjoyed dinner 📜 Origins: Traditional

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