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Crab with Okra

Haitian stew of crab in okra sauce.

Prep20 min
Cook35 min
Total55 min
Serves6
DifficultyMedium
Per serving195 kcal
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HaitiMain courseHalal-friendlyGluten-freeDairy-freeNut-free

Ingredients

For 6 servings. All ingredients are generic, never brand names.

  • Haitian epis (parsley, scallion, garlic, peppers, thyme and oil blend)4 tbsp
  • Onion, sliced1
  • Scotch bonnet pepper, whole1
  • Sour orange or lime juice60 ml
  • Thyme3 sprigs
  • Cloves3
  • Vegetable oil4 tbsp
  • Salt1 1/2 tsp
  • Black pepper1/2 tsp
  • Okra, sliced500 g
  • Red palm oil60 ml
  • Water700 ml
  • Crabs, cleaned and halved1.2 kg

Method

  1. SeasonSeason the crab with lime, garlic and salt.
  2. BaseSauté the onion in the oil; add the epis, thyme, cloves and whole pepper and cook 2 minutes.
  3. SauceAdd okra and palm oil; simmer 15 minutes until thick and silky.
  4. AddAdd the crab; simmer 20 minutes.
  5. ServeServe with diri kole or white rice.

Nutrition per serving

Calories195 kcal
Protein14.0 g
Carbohydrates12.4 g
Fat10.7 g
Fibre4.5 g
Sugar2.9 g
Sodium784 mg
Saturated fat1.5 g
Serving sizeabout 310 g

Estimated from the ingredients; actual values vary with brands and portion sizes.

Allergens

Contains Shellfish. Use halal-certified meat and poultry.

Quick answers

How long does Crab with Okra take to make?

About 55 min in total: 20 min of preparation and 35 min of cooking.

How many calories are in Crab with Okra?

About 195 kcal per serving, with 14 g of protein. The recipe makes 6 servings of about 310 g each.

Which allergens does Crab with Okra contain?

Based on its ingredients it contains Shellfish. Always check the labels of packaged ingredients.

Where is Crab with Okra from?

Crab with Okra is a main course from Haiti. Haitian stew of crab in okra sauce.

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