Kape (crab) Tacos
Kape (Crab) Tacos are a delicious and unique dish from Niuean cuisine. These tacos are filled with flavorful crab meat and fresh vegetables, making them a perfect meal for any occasion.
Ingredients
- 1 lb fresh crab meat
- 8 small corn tortillas
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- 1 tomato, diced
- 1/2 cup diced red onion
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 1 lime, cut into wedges
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix the crab meat with salt, pepper, and a squeeze of lime juice.
- Warm the corn tortillas in a dry skillet over medium heat for about 30 seconds on each side.
- Divide the crab meat among the tortillas and top with lettuce, tomato, red onion, cilantro, and avocado.
- Serve the tacos with lime wedges on the side.
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 20 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 10 minutes
- Total time:
- 30 minutes
- Cooking method
- Stovetop
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 300 per serving
- Carbohydrates
- 25g
- Protein
- 20g
- Fat
- 12g
Supplies
Large bowl Skillet
Tools
Knife Cutting board Tongs
Serving suggestions
Serve the Kape Tacos with a side of Niuean-style coconut rice for a complete meal.
Tips & tricks
For a spicier kick, add some chopped chili peppers to the crab meat mixture.
Cost
$20