How To Make Trini Curry Crab | Foodie Nation x Miss Trim's

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: light coconut milk

💰Cheaper: almond milk

Light coconut milk reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

crab

🥗Healthier: shrimp

💰Cheaper: canned crab

Shrimp is often more accessible and can be less expensive.

scotch bonnet pepper

🥗Healthier: jalapeño

💰Cheaper: bell pepper

Jalapeños provide heat while being easier to find.

dumplings

🥗Healthier: whole wheat dumplings

💰Cheaper: potato dumplings

Whole wheat adds fiber, while potato dumplings can be less expensive.

Season the crab with creole seasoning, chives, onions, garlic, and curry powder.

Heat vegetable oil in a large pot until sizzling.

Add garlic to the pot and sauté until aromatic, about 1 spoonful.

Mix in a combination of curry powder and saffron to the pot and cook for about 3-4 minutes until well cooked and darker in color.

Add the seasoned crab to the pot and stir to coat with the mixture.

Pour in water for steaming and cover the pot; steam for about 10 minutes.

After 10 minutes, check the crab and ensure it's covered in juices for flavor.

Add clove, shadow beni, more garlic, and ginger to the pot.

Optional: add scotch bonnet pepper according to taste.

Add two bay leaves to the mixture.

Pour in coconut milk until the crab is covered, and leave the pot uncovered to prevent bubbling over.

Cook for about 45 minutes, checking for the right gravy consistency.

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