Curried crab in coconut milk, served with plain flour dumplings.

Steps

1. Prepare crabs and cut into sections.
2. Sauté onions, garlic and rest of seasoning.
3. Mix curry with coconut milk. Add to seasonings.
4. Add water and crabs and cover tightly.
5. Allow to boil for 5 minutes then simmer for 20–25 minutes. Serve hot with plain boiled rice or with dumplings.

Notes

• Plain flour dumplings: sift 1 cup flour, 1/2 tsp salt, 1 tsp baking powder; work in 1 tbsp shortening; add liquid gradually to a soft dough; roll to 1/4 inch thickness, cut in 3 inch lengths; boil in stew 15 minutes.