Caribbean Recipes – Crab And Rice

News Americas, NEW YORK, NY, Fri. July 13, 2018: This week, we bring you a recipe from the U.S. Virgin Islands that is a very easy and quick dish to prepare. Here is the recipe for Crab and Rice.

INGREDIENTS

1 large onion, chopped

2 medium bell peppers (mix of colors), chopped

1 tbs dried thyme

2 stalks celery, chopped

3 cloves garlic, chopped

1/2 scotch bonnet, minced (or to desired heat)

1/4 cup of vegetable oil

1lb real crab meat

4 oz tomato paste

2 cups rice

3 cups water

3 tbs butter

2 tbs sofrito

Salt and pepper to taste

METHOD

Heat vegetable oil in a pot and add the first 6 ingredients.

Sauté until tender.

Add all other ingredients and bring to a rapid boil.

Reduce heat to low and cover pot.  Do not lift lid while cooking.

Continue cooking on low for 15-20 minutes or until all the water is dried out and the rice is tender.

Fluff with a fork and serve hot.