"Trinidad 🇹🇹 Tobago 🇹🇹 Curry 🍛 Crabs and Dumplings"

Curried Crab and Dumpling This is the signature dish of Trinidad’s sister island, Tobago. These crabs are nothing like snow or king crabs. It takes a long time and a lot of napkins to get through a plate of crab and dumplings, so put aside at least an hour for this dish.Utensils are useless. You need to break apart the shell with your hands and suck out the meat. The crab themselves are tiny but very sweet. The dumplings are your basic flour dumplings, but they’re the perfect sponges for soaking up the coconut curry sauce that the crabs are cooked in.Trinidad and Tobago's curried crab and dumplings are a culinary delight! The dish showcases the unique flavors and influences of the Caribbean. The small, sweet crabs are cooked in a flavorful coconut curry sauce, which is then soaked up by the flour dumplings. It's a messy but delicious experience that's well worth the effort.Here's a basic recipe for curried crab and dumplings:Ingredients for the curry:8-10 small crabs, cleaned and washed2 tablespoons curry powder1 onion, chopped3 cloves garlic, minced1 teaspoon thyme1 teaspoon paprika1 teaspoon turmeric1 cup coconut milkSalt and pepper to tasteVegetable oil for cookingIngredients for the dumplings:2 cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon baking powderWater (enough to make a stiff dough)Instructions:In a large pot, heat some vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic, and cook until softened.Add the curry powder, thyme, paprika, and turmeric. Cook for another minute to toast the spices.Add the crabs to the pot and stir to coat them in the spice mixture. Cook for a few minutes to brown the crabs slightly.Pour in the coconut milk and enough water to cover the crabs. Season with salt and pepper.Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for about 30-40 minutes, or until the crabs are cooked through and tender.While the crabs are cooking, prepare the dumplings. In a bowl, mix together the flour and baking powder. Gradually add enough water to make a stiff dough.Pinch off small pieces of the dough and roll them into balls.Drop the dumplings into the pot with the crabs, cover, and cook for another 15-20 minutes, or until the dumplings are cooked through.Serve the curried crab and dumplings hot, with plenty of napkins on hand for messy fingers! Enjoy this taste of Tobago's culinary heritage. #TasteOfTobago#IslandFlavors#ExoticEats#FlavorsoftheCaribbean#CrabCurryAdventure#DumplingDelight#CaribbeanCuisine#SavorTheSpices