Go Back
Bahamian Crab and Rice

Bahamian Crab and Rice

This rice dish can be a meal in itself but we love to enjoy with fried fish and coleslaw
Prep Time 45 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Course Side Dish
Servings 5
Calories 250 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 3 to 4 land white crabs
  • ¼ cup coconut oil
  • 1 small onion diced
  • 1 small tomato diced
  • 2 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 2 teaspoon thyme
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 cups uncooked jasmine or parboil rice
  • 3 cups water

Instructions
 

  • Scrub crabs thoroughly to clean.
  • Remove claw, “biter” and set aside.
  • Remove crab backs forcefully prying with a butter knife
  • One crabs are separated, scrape crab fat from the shell in a bowl and set aside
  • Wash crab fat through to remove the bitter sac that is found in the shell. Use a strainer and allow the water the run through.
  • In a pot heat oil and sautee onions and thyme.
  • Add tomato paste, salt and pepper.
  • Stir in crab fat and allow to to cook for 5 minutes or until it start to bubble.
  • Add the rice to the mixture and stir. Then add water to the pot and stir well.
  • Add crab and claws to the pot and check for seasoning. Add more if needed.
  • When the rice has absorbed majority of the water, turn the stove to low heat and cover pot.
  • Leave to steam until rice is fully cooked and fluffy.
  • Serve with a nice fried snapper and Enjoy!!

Notes

You can also use black crabs if you prefer them.