Kiribati Coconut Crab - Easy Crab Dish Recipes | CulinaryCreationss

Ingredients

• Crab: 2-3 lbs live coconut crab (preferred, if available and legal); OR 2-3 lbs cooked Dungeness, king crab legs, or snow crab clusters (see notes for preparation)
• Coconut Milk: 2 cans (13.5 oz each) full-fat coconut milk
• Optional Coconut Cream: 1/2 cup (from top of a chilled can of coconut milk, or a separate can of coconut cream) for extra richness
• Aromatics:
• 1 large onion or 2 shallots, finely chopped
• 4-5 cloves garlic, minced
• 1-inch piece fresh ginger, grated or minced
• Heat: 1-2 small red chilies (like bird's eye), thinly sliced, OR 1/2 - 1 tsp red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
• Umami/Salt: 1 tbsp fish sauce or 1 tsp soy sauce (optional, for depth)
• Acid: Juice of 1 lime
• Oil: 1-2 tbsp neutral cooking oil (e.g., coconut, vegetable, or canola)
• Salt & Pepper: To taste
• Optional Add-ins (brief):
• 1 stalk lemongrass, bruised
• 2-3 curry leaves
• Fresh scallions, sliced (for garnish)