How To Make Tobago Curry Crab & Dumplings | Foodie Nation

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: evaporated milk

Evaporated milk is more affordable and still provides creaminess.

crab

🥗Healthier: shrimp

💰Cheaper: canned crab

Canned crab is less expensive and easier to find.

curry powder

🥗Healthier: homemade spice blend

💰Cheaper: turmeric

Turmeric can provide a similar color and flavor at a lower cost.

dumpling dough

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour dough

💰Cheaper: bisquick mix

Bisquick is a quick alternative for dumpling preparation.

Clean the crab by removing the head and gills, and scrubbing the legs and claws with a toothbrush.

Soak the cleaned crab in water with curry powder for about 10 minutes to help with the cleansing process.

Drain the crab and season it with salt, black pepper, and fresh garlic, mixing thoroughly to ensure flavor penetrates the meat.

Add green seasoning to the crab and mix well, ensuring it gets into all the exposed parts.

Incorporate curry powder and garam masala into the crab mixture, mixing well to coat the crab evenly.

Marinate the crab for about an hour to allow the flavors to absorb.

Prepare the dumpling dough by mixing flour, salt, and sugar in a bowl.

Gradually add water to the flour mixture while kneading until a dough forms.

Knead the dough until smooth, then let it rest for a few minutes.

Shape the dough into small balls or discs for the dumplings.

In a separate pot, bring salted water to a boil and drop in the dumplings.

Cook the dumplings until they float and are cooked through, about 10-12 minutes.

Remove the dumplings and set aside; check the crab for seasoning and adjust if necessary.

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