Caranguejo de Delmira

CARANGUEJO DE DELMIRA

Crab with sour plums

Caranguejo de Delmira from Delmira Alvares

We have not yet tested this recipe. It is recorded here to allow experimentation and verification.

6 crabs
3 dsp lard
1 dsp balichão
2 cloves garlic, chopped*
2 mui garganta (sour plum)
½ tsp of chili miçó

* The original recipe just said “2 chopped garlic”; presumed to be 2 cloves.

Wash the crabs take the round back off and cut into halves

Fry in 3 dsp lard and 1 dsp balichão. When well fried add 2 chopped garlics, 2 mui garganta (sour plum) and ½ tsp of chili miçó and fry for a few minutes. Lastly add the crabs and fry for 8 minutes. Put in about cup of water into it and cook until done.

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