RecipesSomaliaSomali Crabmeat Stew

Somali Crabmeat Stew

A quick and flavorful crabmeat stew, perfect for a light yet satisfying meal. This dish is often served over rice.

Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Servings4
DifficultyEasy
Somali Crabmeat Stew - Somalia traditional dish

🧂 Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons Butter
  • 1 large Onion(finely chopped)
  • 2 cloves Garlic(finely chopped)
  • 2 tablespoons Cilantro(finely chopped)
  • 0.5 teaspoon Ginger(ground)
  • 0.5 teaspoon Chili powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon Cumin(ground)
  • 5 medium Tomatoes(chopped)
  • 1 lb Crabmeat
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper

👨‍🍳 Instructions

  1. 1

    Melt the butter in a frying pan over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté until golden brown.

  2. 2

    Add the minced garlic, chopped cilantro, ground ginger, chili powder, and cumin. Sauté for another minute until fragrant.

  3. 3

    Stir in the chopped tomatoes and simmer for 5 minutes, or until they begin to break down.

  4. 4

    Add the crabmeat to the pan. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Cook over low heat for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the crabmeat is heated through.

  5. 5

    Serve hot, typically with rice.

💡 Pro Tips

  • You can use fresh or canned crabmeat.
  • If you don't have cilantro, parsley can be used as a substitute.
  • Adjust the chili powder to your spice preference.

🔄 Variations

  • Add a splash of lime juice at the end for brightness.
  • Include other seafood like shrimp or fish.

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