Guyanese Crab Soup / Crab Oildown Caribbean Style

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: light coconut milk

💰Cheaper: almond milk

Light coconut milk reduces calories while almond milk is more budget-friendly.

crab

🥗Healthier: shrimp

💰Cheaper: canned crab

Shrimp is lower in calories and canned crab is more affordable.

Clean the crab thoroughly and remove any unwanted parts.

Heat water in a large pot over medium heat until simmering.

Add the cleaned crab to the pot and cook for 10 minutes.

Remove the crab and set aside to cool, reserving the broth.

In the same pot, sauté chopped onion, garlic, and ginger until fragrant, about 3-4 minutes.

Add diced bell pepper, carrots, and potatoes, cooking for another 5 minutes.

Pour in the reserved crab broth and coconut milk, stirring to combine.

Add thyme, bay leaves, and hot pepper, then bring to a boil.

Reduce heat and simmer for 15-20 minutes until vegetables are tender.

Return the crab to the pot, add lime juice, and adjust seasoning to taste.

Cook for an additional 5 minutes to heat through.

Garnish with chopped scallions before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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