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
- Eggplants2
- Chayote (militon)1
- Cabbage1/4
- Carrots2
- Spinach or watercress200 g
- Tomato paste2 tbsp
- Crabs, cleaned and halved1.2 kg
Method
- BaseSauté the onion in the oil; add the epis, thyme, cloves and whole pepper and cook 2 minutes.
- VegAdd the vegetables with the tomato paste and a little water; cover and simmer 30 minutes.
- MashMash everything into a thick, rich vegetable stew.
- AddAdd the crab; simmer 20 minutes.
- ServeServe with white rice, diri kole or mayi moulen.
Nutrition per serving
| Calories | 150 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 15.8 g |
| Carbohydrates | 20.1 g |
| Fat | 2.0 g |
| Fibre | 7.8 g |
| Sugar | 9.2 g |
| Sodium | 834 mg |
| Saturated fat | 0.3 g |
| Serving size | about 340 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 Legim with Crab take to make?
About 1 h 40 min in total: 30 min of preparation and 1 h 10 min of cooking.
How many calories are in Legim with Crab?
About 150 kcal per serving, with 16 g of protein. The recipe makes 6 servings of about 340 g each.
Which allergens does Legim with Crab contain?
Based on its ingredients it contains Shellfish. Always check the labels of packaged ingredients.
Where is Legim with Crab from?
Legim with Crab is a main course from Haiti. Legim with crab.