Coconut Crab Stew
Coconut Crab (KOH-koh-nut krab)
Land Crab in Coconut Milk
Coconut crab simmered in coconut milk with onion, garlic, and lime. A rare island delicacy.
Nutrition & Info
340
kcal per serving
Protein
Carbs
Fat
Allergen Warnings
⚠ shellfish
Equipment Needed
pot
nutcracker
Presentation Guide
Instructions
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1
Clean crabs and crack shells.
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2
Saute onion and garlic.
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3
Add coconut milk.
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4
Add crab pieces.
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5
Simmer 20 minutes.
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6
Season with lime, salt, pepper.
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Did You Know?
Coconut crabs on Tuvalu feed almost exclusively on coconuts, giving their meat a sweet flavor.
Chef's Notes
The Story Behind Coconut Crab Stew
Coconut crabs have been a valued food source on Tuvalu's atolls for centuries. These enormous land crustaceans are caught at night when they emerge from their burrows.
The sweet, rich meat is cooked simply in coconut milk to preserve its delicate flavor.
Coconut crab is now rare and reserved for special occasions.
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