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.

Kape (crab) Tacos

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

  1. In a large bowl, mix the crab meat with salt, pepper, and a squeeze of lime juice.
  2. Warm the corn tortillas in a dry skillet over medium heat for about 30 seconds on each side.
  3. Divide the crab meat among the tortillas and top with lettuce, tomato, red onion, cilantro, and avocado.
  4. 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