Mozambique Curry Crab Soup with Coconut Ginger
Aromatic Crab Soup with a Coastal Mozambican Twist
Dive into the rich flavors of Mozambique with this aromatic crab soup, enhanced by the warmth of curry and the creaminess of coconut milk.
- 1 h 30 min
- 4
- Intermediate
Ingredients
For the Soup Base
For the Spice Blend
For the Crab
For the Aromatics
Preparation
Marinating the Crab
Mix Crab and Lime
In a bowl, mix the crab meat with lime juice and set aside in the refrigerator.
Refrigerate
Let it marinate while preparing the soup base.
Enhance Freshness
This enhances the crab's freshness and tanginess.
Preparing the Soup Base
Heat Oil
In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat.
Sauté Aromatics
Sauté onion, garlic, and ginger until onions are translucent and aromatic.
Bloom Spices
Add the spice blend and cook for an additional 2 minutes to bloom the spices.
Stir the spices continuously to avoid burning.
Cooking Process
Simmer the Broth
Add vegetable broth, coconut milk, lemongrass, and lime leaves to the pot. Bring to a gentle simmer for 15 minutes.
Incorporate Crab
Add marinated crab meat to the pot and stir gently. Simmer for another 10 minutes.
Adjust Seasoning
Taste and adjust seasoning with salt, pepper, and additional lime juice if needed.
Plating & Serving
Mozambique Curry Crab Soup with Coconut Ginger
Mozambique Curry Crab Soup with Coconut Ginger
Plating & Serving
Ladle the soup into warmed bowls, ensuring each serving has a generous portion of crab meat. Serve immediately for the best flavor and texture.