
Fish & seafood
Kwōjēļ
A coconut crab stew simmered in coconut milk with onion and chili, a festive specialty of the islands. The flesh is tender and the sauce creamy and spicy.
Ingredients
Ingredients
Spices & seasoning
Optional extras
On the side
Instructions
- Clean the crab, remove the shell and gills, then cut it into pieces, keeping the flesh and the legs.
- Thinly slice the onions and finely chop the garlic and chilies.
- Heat the coconut oil in a large pot and sauté the onions, garlic and chilies for 5 minutes.
- Add the crab pieces and brown them for 3 minutes, stirring.
- Pour in the coconut milk, then add the salt, pepper and turmeric.
- Cover and let simmer over low heat for 35 to 40 minutes, until the flesh is tender and the sauce creamy.
- Adjust the seasoning and serve hot with rice.
Variations and tips
With what you can find here. Replace the coconut crab with sea crab or shrimp, reducing the cooking time to 15 minutes.
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Original Ecomely recipe.

Marshall Islands
Marshall Islands
Marshall Islands
Marshall Islands
Marshall Islands
Marshall Islands
Marshall Islands
Marshall Islands