Jebta (Marshallese Coconut Crab) is a traditional Marshallese recipe for a classic dish of coconut crab pieces cooked in coconut milk with onion, garlic and ginger. The full recipe is presented here and I hope you enjoy this classic Marshallese version of: Marshallese Coconut Crab (Jebta).
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As in much of Oceania, coconut crab is a delicacy in the Marshall Islands, and Jebta is a popular way to prepare it.
Ingredients:
1kg coconut crab (cleaned and cut into pieces)
250ml coconut milk
1 onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tbsp ginger, finely grated
Salt and freshly-ground black pepper, to taste
Method:
Place a pan over medium heat. Add a little oil and use to fry the onions, garlic, and ginger until fragrant (about 2 minutes). Add the crab pieces and cook for about 5 minutes more, or until they turn pink.
Pour in the coconut milk, bring to a simmer and cook for 20 minutes.
Season with salt and freshly-ground black pepper, and serve with rice.
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