Prepare this exquisite Crab Chilcano, a recipe with a flavorful broth and succulent crab meat, perfect to surprise your loved ones on a special occasion.
Enjoy this Crab Chilcano, a traditional dish full of flavor and aroma.
Make it with fresh crabs, vegetables, and spices, and accompany it with a delicious chili sauce.
A perfect recipe to share on any occasion.
Crab Chilcano
Ingredients
8 Large crabs
1 Chopped onion
2 Chopped celery stalks
2 Chopped tomatoes
2 Crushed garlic cloves
2 Bay leaves
2 teaspoons of Whole peppercorns
Thyme sprigs
1 pinch of Salt
Preparation
Step 1 : The crabs should be carefully washed and lightly cracked before seasoning them with salt, pepper, and lime juice.
Step 2 : Then, place them in a pot and cover with about 2 liters of water to bring to a boil.
Step 3 : It is important to remove the foam that forms on the surface with a spoon.
Step 4 : Subsequently, reduce the heat and add onion, celery, tomatoes, garlic, bay leaves, peppercorns, and thyme, cooking everything over low heat.
Step 5 : Ensure that the liquid just covers the crab shells, adding water if necessary.
Step 6 : Cook covered over medium heat for approximately 1 hour.
Step 7 : Season the broth with salt and, if desired, make it more concentrated by boiling for another 20 minutes.
Step 8 : Once ready, remove the crabs and strain the broth.
Step 9 : Extract the crab meat and re-incorporate it into the broth to adjust the seasoning.
Step 10 : You can season with lime juice to taste.
Step 11 : When serving, it is recommended to accompany the dish with a chili sauce, ground with oil, salt, and pepper, along with the finely chopped green part of Chinese onion.
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