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Crab and dumplings recipe
Savor the taste of the Caribbean with this crab delight!
Ingredients
- 500 g crab meat
- 250 g all-purpose flour
- 10 g baking powder
- 150 ml water
- 1 onion
- 3 garlic
- 1 bell pepper
- 1 tbsp thyme
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 200 ml coconut milk
How to make Crab and dumplings
- In a pot over medium heat, sauté 1 chopped onion for about 5 minutes until softened and translucent.
- Add 2 minced garlic cloves and 1 chopped bell pepper to the pot, and sauté for an additional 2-3 minutes until fragrant.
- Stir in 500 g of crab meat, 1 tsp of thyme, 1/1 tsp of salt, and 1/1 tsp of black pepper, cooking gently for 5 minutes.
- In a bowl, combine 10 g of all-purpose flour with 1 tbsp of baking powder and mix until well combined.
- Gradually add 150 ml of water into the flour mixture, stirring until you form a soft dough.
- Shape the dough into small dumplings, about the size of a walnut, and set them aside on a plate.
- Add the dumplings into the pot with the other ingredients, gently stirring to distribute them evenly.
- Pour in 200 ml of coconut milk, ensuring all ingredients are covered, and bring to a simmer.
- Cover and simmer the mixture for 20 minutes, or until the dumplings are cooked through and fluffy.
- Serve the crab and dumplings hot, portioned into bowls with the broth.
What is Crab and dumplings?
Crab and dumplings is a traditional dish from Dominica, simmered in one pot, and takes about 60 minutes from start to finish. It is built around crab meat, all-purpose flour and coconut milk. The recipe below uses 11 ingredients and is written out step by step.
How long does Crab and dumplings take?
At 60 minutes it is quicker than 57% of the 588 dishes in Copper's atlas. The method runs to 10 steps, the longest being 20 minutes.
Any tips for making Crab and dumplings?
Fluffy dumplings balance perfectly with the rich crab flavor.
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