Chupe de Jaiba (pastel de jaiba) - Mr. Wagyu

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water + cornstarch

Almond milk reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

crab

💰Cheaper: canned crab

Canned crab is more affordable and easier to find.

cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Nutritional yeast adds flavor with fewer calories.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier while margarine is a budget-friendly swap.

Prepare the crab by cleaning and cracking it open, reserving the meat and shells for decoration.

Soak 6-7 slices of bread in 0.5 liters of milk for about 10 minutes to hydrate.

Chop half an onion, 2 large garlic cloves, and a bell pepper into small pieces.

Heat a drizzle of oil in a pan and sauté the onion and garlic until fragrant.

Add the chopped bell pepper to the pan and continue to sauté.

Incorporate 2 teaspoons of sweet paprika and 1 teaspoon of oregano into the sautéed mixture.

Deglaze the pan with a bit of white wine to prevent burning and enhance flavor.

Mix the soaked bread and milk into the sautéed mixture, ensuring a smooth texture.

Add the crab meat to the mixture and stir well to combine.

Incorporate cream to achieve a creamy consistency, adjusting as necessary.

Add grated cheese to the mixture for added creaminess and flavor.

Transfer the mixture into a baking dish or iron skillet.

Top with additional grated cheese and place in the oven at 180°C (350°F) for about 15 minutes until golden brown.

Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving.

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