Cook Bahamian Crab and Rice with me

crab

🥗Healthier: shrimp

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Shrimp is lower in calories, while canned tuna is more affordable.

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: light coconut milk

💰Cheaper: milk + coconut extract

Light coconut milk reduces calories without sacrificing flavor.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is heart-healthy, while margarine is often less expensive.

lime juice

🥗Healthier: lemon juice

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Lemon juice offers a similar acidity, while vinegar is often cheaper.

Clean the crabs and break them open to extract the fat.

Remove unwanted parts from the crabs including the gills and clean thoroughly.

Cut the salt beef and ham into bite-sized pieces.

Heat oil in a pot and fry the onions, sweet pepper, and tomatoes until softened.

Add the crab fat to the pot and mix well with the herbs.

Add the salt beef and ham to the pot and stir to combine.

Add the rice to the pot before adding water, stirring to coat the rice.

Pour in the water from boiling the ham and additional clear water, mixing everything together.

Add brown to the mixture and stir well.

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