Akotonshi Recipe (Ghanaian Spiced Stuffed Crab)

Ingredients

• 2 large whole crabs, or cooked crab meat
• 1 large piece fresh ginger
• 2 tablespoons cooking oil
• 1 large onion, minced
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• 2 large tomatoes, finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 1 large green bell pepper, finely chopped
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
• 1 teaspoon grains of paradise, ground (optional)
• 2 medium African bird peppers, minced (or hot Thai peppers)
• 1/2 cup dried shrimp
• Plain breadcrumbs
• Parsley, to garnish
• Salt, to taste