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Simple Spiced Crab (Caporia) Stew
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A quick and flavorful crab stew using female caporia crabs, onions, hot and sweet peppers, salt, and cumin. The dish highlights the natural taste of the crab with minimal seasoning and a short cooking time.
00:15:00 total
Serves 2
easy
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Ingredients
- female caporia crab - watch the video to see (cleaned, remove the scissors and sand-containing piece on the back)
- large onion - 1 medium (finely chopped)
- hot peppers - 2-3 (finely chopped, adjust quantity to taste)
- sweet (green or red) peppers - 1-2 (finely chopped, optional)
- salt - 1 teaspoon (to taste)
- ground cumin - 1 teaspoon (to taste)
- boiling water - approximately 1 cup (added during cooking)
Instructions
- Prepare the crab: Clean the female caporia crab by removing the scissors and the sand-containing piece on the back. Rinse thoroughly with water to remove any mud or sand.
- Prepare the seasoning mixture: Finely chop the large onion, hot peppers, and sweet peppers (if using). Mix them together with salt and ground cumin.
- Heat the pot: Place a pot on the stove and heat it very well until hot.
- Cook the crab: Add the cleaned crab to the hot pot. Then add the onion and pepper mixture on top. Stir gently to combine.
- Add water and simmer: Pour approximately one cup of boiling water into the pot. Cover and cook for 5 minutes.
- Remove the crab scissors: After 5 minutes, remove the crab scissors from the pot to allow the sauce to thicken.
- Continue cooking: Cover the pot again and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
- Finish and serve: Remove the crab from the pot. Serve hot, enjoying the natural flavors of the crab with the spiced onion and pepper mixture.
