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Aratù

Sergipe, Brazil
4.5

THIS SPECIES IS AT RISK OF EXTINCTION. In the mangrove-lined salt waters in the Brazilian region of Sergipe resides a small crab with flavorful, delicate flesh. It is known as aratù, a crustacean belonging to the Grapsidae... READ MORE

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Centolla fueguina

Tierra del Fuego Province, Argentina
4.4

Centolla fueguina is an exceptionally flavored crustacean of the crab family Lithodes santolla, also known as Southern king crab or Tierra del Fuego crab, native across the southern coasts of Argentina and Chile. The best-known fishing gr... READ MORE

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Dungeness Crab

Washington, United States of America
4.3

Dungeness crab is a common crab found in the Pacific Northwest and off the coast of Washington. This large crustacean is heavier than most crabs and around 25% of its weight is pure meat. It's caught during the winter and until July in one-way doo... READ MORE

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Stone Crab

Everglades City, United States of America
4.3

The warm waters of Florida’s Gulf Coast are home to the state’s quintessential seafood delicacy - the stone crab. This small crustacean has a smooth, red-brownish shell with a pair of hefty claws which are packed with sweet, f... READ MORE

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Centolla Chilena

Chile
4.1

Lithodes santolla (the scientific classification of the southern king crab) is a species of king crab native to the coast of Chile, Argentina, and Peru. They can typically live in waters up to 150 meters deep, but some fishermen ... READ MORE

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Txangurro

Basque Country, Spain
3.3

Txangurro is a species of spider crab that is often used in Basque cuisine. Known as centollo, or its scientific name, Maja squinado, this crustacean is distinguished by a large and spiky carapace with long and thin legs... READ MORE

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Providencia black crab

San Andrés and Providencia, Colombia
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Endemic to the Colombian islands of Providencia and Santa Catalina, the black crab (lat. Gecarcinus ruricola) is easily recognizable by its black shell and red legs with yellow markings. Every year between April and June, thousands of the... READ MORE

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Sri Lankan Crabs

Sri Lanka
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Thriving in shallow seawaters and lagoons along Sri Lanka’s coastline, edible crab species are found in abundance, and they’ve always been an integral part of the country’s traditional cuisine. Among the most appreciated edible s... READ MORE

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Hokkaido Hairy Crab

Hokkaido Region, Japan
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Hokkaido hairy crab or kegani is a prized crab that's found in the Pacific Ocean and the Sea of Japan. The crabs have spiky hairs that cover their entire body. The texture of their flesh is dense and firm, while the flavor is sweet. The c... READ MORE

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Chinese mitten crab (Da zha xie)

China
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The Chinese mitten crab (lat. Eriocheir sinensis) is a unique species of crab notable for its furry claws that resemble mittens, hence its name. It is native to the coastal estuaries of eastern Asia, from Korea in the north to the Fujian province ... READ MORE

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Devon crab

Devon, England
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Devon crab is a type of crab that’s sustainably fished in the waters off the South Devon coast. The crabs are caught using pots that are laid in strings on the sea bed, and they cause no damage to the sea environment. These crabs’ meat... READ MORE

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Coconut Crab

Vanuatu
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Although its name is suggestive of a coconut-infused dish, coconut crab is actually a species of hermit crab that lives in the Vanuatu archipelago. Considered a delicacy in Vanuatu, the crab came to be known as coconut crab because coconu... READ MORE

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Dorset crab

Dorset, England
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Dorset crabs are live crabs that thrive in the waters around the Portland coast in Dorset, England. During their lives in the rich marine environment, these crabs develop their perfect texture and flavor. During the “race,” when the se... READ MORE

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Sam biển Gò Công

Gò Công, Vietnam
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Sam biển Gò Công is a Vietnamese tri-spine horseshoe crab that’s popular in the Mekong Delta and around Go Cong beach. The crabs mate from November to March and the males stick to females, which is the reason why they’re c... READ MORE

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Nam Can crab (Cua Năm Căn)

Năm Căn, Vietnam
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Nam Can crab, a trademark-recognized specialty from the Vietnamese province of Ca Mau, thrives in the unique ecological environment of Nam Can, a district surrounded by the sea and enriched with interlaced rivers, canals, and mangrove forests. The... READ MORE

Dishes with Crab

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Soup buns (Tangbao)

China

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Most iconic: Din Tai Fung Shanghai (Shanghai, China)

The name tangbao or tangbaozi refers to a broad group of steamed Chinese soup-filled dumplings. Depending on the origin, dumplings can be made with leavened or plain dumpling dough which is usually wrapped around a gelatinous filling, twi... READ MORE

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Kaisendon

Japan

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Most iconic: Yamasan Sushi (Kanazawa, Japan)

One of the most popular fresh seafood one-bowl donburi dishes, kaisendon consists of thinly sliced, assorted raw seafood called sashimi laid over freshly steamed rice. What kind of sashimi will be used in a kaisendon dish is not ... READ MORE

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Chirashizushi

Japan

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Most iconic: Sushi Sho (Shinjuku, Japan)

Chirashizushi is one of the most common sushi varieties prepared in Japanese households. This unusual version (often referred to as scattered sushi) consists of a bowl of sushi rice complemented with a wide group of ingredients that are e... READ MORE

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Gumbo

Louisiana

4.3

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Most iconic: Mr. B's Bistro (New Orleans, United States of America)

There is nothing better to represent a true taste of New Orleans than gumbo, a filling soup that is usually prepared in large, black, iron pots. A cultural and gastronomical symbol of Louisiana, it can be based on seafood and okra with tomatoes, o... READ MORE

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Shabu-shabu

Osaka

4.3

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Most iconic: Hariju (Osaka, Japan)

Shabu-shabu is a popular Japanese dish consisting of thinly sliced meat and vegetables cooked in water. The dish is an evolved version of the traditional Mongolian nabemono (one-pot) cooking. Roughly translated to swish-swish, it... READ MORE

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Clam Bake

New England

4.3

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Most iconic: Straight Wharf Restaurant (Nantucket, United States of America)

What was once a Native American tradition of cooking clams and lobsters in sand pits dating back 2000 years is nowadays a popular New England dish consisting of lobsters, mussels, crabs, and clams steamed in sand pits over several layers of seawee... READ MORE

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She-crab soup

Southern United States

4.3

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Most iconic: 82 Queen (Charleston, United States of America)

She-crab soup, somewhat of a cross between a bisque and a chowder, is a soup made with heavy cream or milk, crabmeat, sherry, fish or crab stock, and roe—a key ingredient in the dish that improves the flavor and is responsible for the color.... READ MORE

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Maryland Crab Cakes

Maryland

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Most iconic: Faidley Seafood (Baltimore, United States of America)

No other dish represents Maryland's cuisine better than the crab cake - a fishcake consisting of crab meat and ingredients such as mayonnaise, eggs, bread crumbs, milk, and seasonings. The blue crab is considered to be the ideal choice of crab for... READ MORE

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Plateau de fruits de mer

France

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Most iconic: Le Dôme (Paris, France)

Plateau de fruits de mer, which translates to a plate of fruits of the sea, is a traditional dish that consists of various kinds of seafood served on a platter, usually over crushed ice. Typical seafood used in this dish includes a variet... READ MORE

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Black Pepper Crab

Singapore

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Most iconic: Eng Seng Restaurant (Singapore, Southeast Asia)

Black pepper crab is the unofficial national dish of Singapore, made by stir-frying crab pieces with black pepper, garlic, shallots, and oyster sauce over high heat. The dish is seldom prepared at home, but people can easily find it at numerous st... READ MORE

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Gejang

South Korea

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Gejang is a Korean dish consisting of marinated crabs. The traditional marinade is usually based on soy sauce, and it goes under the name gejang gejang, while its spicier counterpart is known as yangnyeomgejang. The crabs are alw... READ MORE

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Crab Cake

United States of America

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Most iconic: 82 Queen (Charleston, United States of America)

Crab cake is a popular American type of fishcake consisting of shellfish meat, breadcrumbs, eggs, and flavorings such as mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and fresh herbs. The concept of minced fish meat combined with other ingredients dates back to ... READ MORE

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Arròs negre

Valencian Community

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Most iconic: La Barraca (Madrid, Spain)

Arròs negre is a Spanish dish originating from Valencia and Catalonia, and it is the most popular in Castellon and Tarragona. It is made with white rice, squid or cuttlefish, and squid ink, which gives the dish its characteristical black co... READ MORE

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Chilli crab

Singapore

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Most iconic: Jumbo Seafood (Singapore, Southeast Asia)

Like many other dishes in Asia, chilli crab started as a street food item, but it has eventually become so popular that today it is considered to be the national dish of Singapore. It consists of a stir-fried crab covered in a succulent, spicy sau... READ MORE

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Casquinhas de siri

Brazil

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Most iconic: Tordesilhas (São Paulo, Brazil)

Casquinhas de siri is a traditional dish consisting of creamy crab cakes served on a shell. It's made with a combination of crab meat, breadcrumbs, coconut milk, tomatoes, onions, yucca flour, green onions, cilantro, and parsley. The mixture is sp... READ MORE

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Tomato and Crab Noodle Soup (Bún riêu)

Vietnam

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Most iconic: Bun Rieu Cua 11 Hang Bac (Hanoi, Vietnam)

Bún riêu is a crab-based Vietnamese noodle soup. The dish is made in several versions, but the most popular one is made with a tomato base and goes under the name bún riêu cua. The soups are prepared with differe... READ MORE

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Poo cha

Thailand

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Poo cha (a.k.a. poo ja) is a Thai dish consisting of stuffed, deep-fried crabs. The dish is best prepared with fresh crabs that are steamed, and the meat is then removed and flaked before it is combined with pork, shrimps, soy sauce, garl... READ MORE

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Cioppino

San Francisco

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Most iconic: Anchor Oyster Bar (San Francisco, United States of America)

Often described as a nourishing, hearty stew, and one of San Francisco's greatest contributions to culinary history, cioppino is a fish stew that is traditionally made from the catch of the day, combined with tomatoes and wine sauce. Cioppino is o... READ MORE

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Parihuela

Peru

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Most iconic: La Picanteria (Surquillo, Peru)

This hearty and spicy seafood soup whose flavors and ingredients are uniquely Peruvian originated in the fishing communities of Peru; it is what the fishermen would enjoy after a long day at sea, and it is now a popular dish all along the coast. P... READ MORE

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Curried Crab and Dumplings

Trinidad and Tobago

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Most iconic: Miss Jean's (Crown Point, Trinidad and Tobago)

Curried crab and dumplings is a traditional dish originating from Trinidad and Tobago. The crabs are cleaned, soaked in lime water, then drained. They are then seasoned with celery, pimento peppers, onions, garlic, and chives. After the crabs have... READ MORE

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Crab Rangoon

United States of America

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Most iconic: Nicky's Thai Kitchen (Pittsburgh, United States of America)

Crab rangoon is an American-Chinese dish consisting of a deep-fried dumpling that is stuffed with crab meat, garlic, scallions, and cream cheese. It is believed that the first crab rangoon was invented at Trader Vic's bar in either Oaklan... READ MORE

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Sopa Leão Veloso

Rio de Janeiro

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Most iconic: Restaurante Rio Minho (Rio de Janeiro, Brazil)

This seafood soup was named after Leão Veloso, a Brazilian diplomat who developed a taste for bouillabaisse during his service in France. Upon returning to Brazil, he tweaked the recipe for the famous French classic, most likely du... READ MORE

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Sri Lankan Crab Curry

Colombo

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Most iconic: Ministry of Crab (Colombo, Sri Lanka)

This famous Sri Lankan curry is made with a combination of crab meat, lime juice, milk or coconut milk, curry leaves, grated coconut, ginger, shallots, garlic, cinnamon, turmeric, fenugreek seeds, and red chili peppers. The curry is cooked until t... READ MORE

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Sushi pizza

Toronto

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Most iconic: Square Fish (Toronto, Canada)

Sushi pizza is an unusual spin on sushi that is popular throughout Canada, especially in Toronto. It consists of a fried rice patty topped with salmon, tuna, or crab, avocado slices, spicy mayonnaise, and soy-wasabi sauce. It is believed that the ... READ MORE

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Pincho de cangrejo

Basque Country

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Pincho de cangrejo is a traditional appetizer or snack originating from Basque Country. These pinchos usually consist of thin baguette sliced that are topped with shredded crabmeat, mayonnaise, and scallions. The crabmeat should be as fresh as pos... READ MORE

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Tenshindon

Japan

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Tenshindon is a simple Japanese dish which combines crab meat omelet and rice. It belongs to the broad category of donburi dishes, which includes many Japanese ingredients and meals that are served over rice. The central part of every ten... READ MORE

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Moeche

Venice

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Most iconic: Trattoria al Gatto Nero (Venice, Italy)

Moeche or moleche is a traditional dish hailing from Venice. This seasonal dish consists of soft shelled crabs – both males and females shed their old shells in the spring, but only the males moult in the fall. There's only a few ho... READ MORE

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Torta capixaba

Espírito Santo

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Torta capixaba is a traditional and complex Brazilian dish originating from Espirito Santo. This seafood pie is made with a massive list of ingredients: fish such as sea bass, hake, and grouper, mussels, siri crabmeat, salt cod, shrimp, olive oil,... READ MORE

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Shark fin soup (Yu chi geng)

Guangdong

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Most iconic: Tou Tou Koi (Macau, China)

Shark fin soup is a controversial soup with Chinese origins, made with shark fins and flavored with chicken or another type of stock. Shark fin is slightly neutral in flavor, and is used in the dish to add texture. It is believed that the first sh... READ MORE

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Crab Meat and Glass Noodle Stir-Fry (Miến xào cua)

Vietnam

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Miến xào cua is a traditional dish of stir-fried glass noodles and crab meat. Other ingredients that are commonly used in the dish include wood-ear mushrooms, shiitake mushrooms, carrots, and bean sprouts. The ingredients are stir-fried in ... READ MORE

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Helgoländer knieper

Heligoland

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Helgoländer knieper are cooked claws of the brown crab, a specialty of Helgoland, a tiny German island in the North Sea located some 70 km off the coast of Germany. This barren and rocky patch of land has been most famous for lobster fishing,... READ MORE

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Crabmeat Dewey

Maryland

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Crabmeat Dewey is a traditional dish originating from Maryland. The dish is usually made with a combination of crabmeat, butter, mushrooms, bell peppers, scallions, sherry, hot peppers, half-and-half (equal parts whole milk and cream), parmesan ch... READ MORE

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Kepiting saus Padang

Padang

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Kepiting saus Padang is a traditional seafood dish. It consists of crab that's served in spicy Padang sauce. Mud crabs or blue crabs are usually used for the preparation of this dish. They're boiled in hot water until fully cooked (they will turn ... READ MORE

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Chilpachole de jaiba

Veracruz

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Chilpachole de jaiba is a traditional dish originating from Veracruz. This spicy soup is usually made with a combination of crab meat, potatoes, carrots, hot peppers (ancho, chipotle, and guajillo are the most common), tomatoes, onions, garlic, ep... READ MORE

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Canapés Lorenzo

France

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Most iconic: Galatoire's (New Orleans, United States of America)

Served as a hot appetizer, canapés Lorenzo consist of toast circles which have been spread with seasoned crabmeat, then sprinkled with parmesan cheese. Once assembled, these canapés are often shortly browned in the oven.

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Crab bee hoon soup

Singapore

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Most iconic: Mellben Seafood (Singapore, Southeast Asia)

Crab bee hoon soup is a Singaporean delicacy that consists of bee hoon noodles (rice vermicelli) and succulent crab meat drenched in a silky, aromatic broth. Sri Lankan mud crabs are most commonly used in this dish, while the broth is usu... READ MORE

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Curry crab

Macau

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Curried crab is a traditional crab dish originating from Macau. The dish is usually made with a combination of softshell crabs, garlic, shallots, scallions, ginger, oil, flour, turmeric, curry powder, rice wine, salt, and sugar. The crabs are prep... READ MORE

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West Indies Salad

Mobile

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Despite the name, West Indies salad is a traditional salad originating from Mobile, Alabama. This regional seafood delicacy is usually made with a combination of blue crab meat, diced white onions, cider vinegar, salt, black pepper, and vegetable ... READ MORE

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Phuket-Style Crab Curry

Phuket Province

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Phuket-style crab curry is a traditional curry originating from Thailand as a specialty of Phuket. The curry is usually yellow, sometimes red, and it's made with a combination of red or yellow curry paste, large chunks of cooked crab meat, coconut... READ MORE

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Crab and Callaloo

Trinidad and Tobago

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Crab and callaloo is the national dish of Trinidad and Tobago, where it is traditionally enjoyed for Sunday lunch. The dish is made by simmering pieces of crab in callaloo, a creamy mixture of dasheen leaves (taro or eddo leaves), onions, green on... READ MORE

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Crab omelet (Nandu omelet)

India

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Nandu omelet is a traditional omelet originating from India. It’s usually made with a combination of eggs, crabmeat, onions, tomatoes, curry leaves, hot peppers, turmeric, oil, salt, and pepper. The crab is cleaned, steamed, and mixed with s... READ MORE

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Thai Crab Omelet (Kai jeow pu)

Thailand

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Most iconic: Raan Jay Fai (Bangkok, Thailand)

Kai jeow pu is a traditional crab omelet originating from Thailand. It's usually made with a combination of crabmeat, eggs, a bit of flour, fish sauce, and oil. About half of the eggs are fried in hot oil, topped with crab meat, and then the combi... READ MORE