Cangrejo con coco (Crab with coconut)

This is a simple and exotic recipe, perfect for a summer lunch. This recipe was submitted by Sade, one of our regulars. Like all other savory recipes in our site that contain coconut, this too comes from beautiful Samana.

Time: 25 mins. Serves: 4

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 lbs of crab meat
• 2 cups of coconut milk
• 1 teaspoon of mashed garlic
• 1 green bell pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon of chopped coriander/cilantro
• 1 onion finely diced
• 1 tablespoon of tomato paste
• 1 pinch of oregano
• 1 pinch of ground black pepper
• Salt

Preparation:

1. Mix in the crab meat with the garlic and herbs, marinate in the refrigerator for about 1/2hr. Add the remaining ingredients, cover and cook over low heat until half the liquid evaporates. Adjust salt to taste.
2. Serve with with Tostones or Arroz Blanco.

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