CRAB STEW

INGREDIENTS 8 - 10 boiled crabs Salt and pepper to taste 2 tbsps. flour 1 1/2 tsps. lard 2 small cocos 1 small onion, sliced 1 green pepper (optional) 1/4 tsp. thyme 1 carrot 2 lg green plantains

METHOD: 1. Remove claws and legs, wash with brush, then break shell to remove meat. 2. Separate the bakc and the underside, discarding the back. Wash the underside and crack to remove some of its shell. 3. Season the crab meat and pieces iwth a little salt and pepper. Allow to stand. 4. Meanwhile, heat the fat and stir in the flour until it is blended and looks brown. 5. Add 2 cups water, stirring constantly, until mixture is smooth 6. Add the onion, thyme and whole pepper and 1 tsp. slat. 7. Add the seasoned crab meat and enough water to cover all. 8. Boil gently for 30 45 mins 9. Prepare the begetables, except plantain and cut into meat pieces 10. Make Matilda Foot with green plantains (see recipe) 11. Add the begetables with Matilda foot to the stew while simmering. 12. When vegetables are almost tender, add the coconut milk and boil for 10 mins. 13. Taste and season if necessary 14. Serve hot with a bowl of rice.