Curry Crab and Dumplings

Name: Curry Crab and Dumplings
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 70 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Trinidadian
Ingredients: 8 blue crabs cleaned; 3 tbsp curry powder; 1 tsp turmeric; 1 onion diced; 4 cloves garlic minced; 3 tbsp green seasoning; 1 scotch bonnet pepper; 2 cups coconut milk; 2 cups flour for dumplings; water; salt to taste; 2 tbsp vegetable oil

Curry Crab and Dumplings (KUH-ree KRAB and DUMP-lings)

Curried Crab with Flour Dumplings

⏱ Prep Time 30 min

📈 Difficulty Hard

👥 Servings

🔥 Calories 536 kcal

Whole blue crabs cooked in a rich curry sauce with turmeric, cumin, and scotch bonnet pepper, served with soft boiled flour dumplings that soak up the intensely flavored sauce.

Nutrition & Info

Protein 32.0g

Carbs 48.0g

Fat 24.0g

Protein Carbs Fat

Dietary

nut-free

Allergen Warnings

⚠ shellfish ⚠ gluten

Equipment Needed

large heavy pot mixing bowl crab crackers

Presentation Guide

Vessel: deep platter

Garnishes: fresh cilantro, lime wedges

Accompaniments: pepper sauce

Ingredients

8 blue crabs cleaned
3 tbsp curry powder
1 tsp turmeric
1 onion diced
4 cloves garlic minced
3 tbsp green seasoning
1 scotch bonnet pepper
2 cups coconut milk
2 cups flour for dumplings
water
salt to taste
2 tbsp vegetable oil

Instructions

1
Clean crabs thoroughly and season with green seasoning, curry powder, and salt.
2
Heat oil in large pot, add onion and garlic, cook until fragrant.
3
Add seasoned crabs and stir to coat in the aromatics.
4
Pour in coconut milk and water, add whole scotch bonnet, cover and simmer 25 minutes.
5
Meanwhile, mix flour, salt, and water to make a stiff dough. Roll into small dumplings and add to the pot for the last 15 minutes of cooking.

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Did You Know?

Curry crab and dumplings is considered the signature dish of Tobago. Eating it is a hands-on, messy, communal affair best enjoyed with friends.

Chef's Notes

Equipment Tips

large heavy pot
mixing bowl
crab crackers

Garnishing

fresh cilantro, lime wedges

Accompaniments

pepper sauce

The Story Behind Curry Crab and Dumplings

This dish represents the fusion of Indian curry traditions brought by indentured laborers with the abundant seafood of Tobago. It became the island's most celebrated dish, especially during the Tobago Heritage Festival where cooks compete for bragging rights.

🕐 Traditionally enjoyed sunday lunch and festivals 📜 Origins: Late 1800s

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