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Name: Traditional Caranguejo Guisado (Angolan Crab Stew)
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Angola
Ingredients: 2 lbs (900g) whole blue crabs, cleaned and cut into pieces (or crab claws); 1 large onion, finely chopped; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 1 red bell pepper, diced; 1 green bell pepper, diced; 2 medium tomatoes, diced; 1 cup (240ml) coconut milk (full-fat); 1/2 cup (120ml) vegetable oil or palm oil; 1 teaspoon paprika; 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (adjust to taste); 1 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1 bay leaf; 1 sprig fresh thyme (or 1/2 tsp dried thyme); 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 1 cup (240ml) water or fish stock; Salt to taste; Fresh cilantro or parsley for garnish (optional); Lemon wedges for serving (optional)

Caranguejo Guisado

🇦🇴 Angola

Coastal

Crab stewed in coconut milk and spices, coastal delicacy.

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