Dar es Salaam Authentic Sururu (Sumni Sumni) Recipe - Tanzania's Street Food

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: light coconut milk

💰Cheaper: milk + coconut extract

Light coconut milk reduces calories while maintaining flavor.

sururu (mud crabs)

🥗Healthier: shrimp

💰Cheaper: chicken

Shrimp is lower in calories, while chicken is more accessible.

Clean and prepare the sururu by removing the shells and gills.

Heat vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chopped onions and sauté until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

Stir in minced garlic, ginger, and chopped green chilies; cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

Add diced tomatoes and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.

Pour in coconut milk and bring to a simmer.

Add the cleaned sururu and season with salt, black pepper, and sugar.

Cover and cook for 10-15 minutes until the sururu is fully cooked and tender.

Stir in lime juice and chopped cilantro just before serving.

Wrap the mixture in banana leaves and steam for an additional 5 minutes if desired.

Serve hot with rice or ugali.

Cooking Techniques

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