Marshallese Coconut Crab Soup

Marshallese Coconut Crab Soup is a traditional dish from the Micronesian cuisine, known for its rich and flavorful broth combined with fresh crab meat and coconut milk.

Marshallese Coconut Crab Soup

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs fresh crab, cleaned and cracked
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 inch ginger, grated
  • 2 cups coconut milk
  • 4 cups fish or vegetable broth
  • 1 lemongrass stalk, bruised
  • 2 tomatoes, diced
  • 1 lime, juiced
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. In a large pot, sauté the onion, garlic, and ginger until fragrant.
  2. Add the crab, coconut milk, broth, and lemongrass. Bring to a simmer and cook for 20 minutes.
  3. Add the tomatoes and lime juice, then season with salt and pepper.
  4. Serve hot and enjoy!

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
10 minutes
Cooking time:
30 minutes
Total time:
40 minutes
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
300 per serving
Carbohydrates
12g
Protein
20g
Fat
22g

Supplies

Large pot Knife Cutting board Grater Ladle

Tools

Stove

Serving suggestions

Serve the Marshallese Coconut Crab Soup with steamed rice or crusty bread for a satisfying meal.

Tips & tricks

For the best flavor, use fresh crab and coconut milk for this recipe.

Cost

$25