Chilean Crab Gratin (Chupe de Jaibas) | culture: the word on cheese

Ingredients

• 1½ pounds crabmeat
• 4 cups white bread crumbs (from day-old bread)
• 2 cups milk
• ¾ cup cream
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 2 to 3 cloves garlic (pressed)
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon merken (see note)
• Salt and freshly ground pepper
• ½ cup dry white wine
• 3 tablespoons clam juice
• ⅔ cup grated Parmesan cheese