Crab and Dumplings
Crab and Dumplings is a beloved Trinidadian dish featuring tender crab cooked in a savory, spiced broth served alongside soft, boiled dumplings. This hearty meal is rich in flavor and reflects the island's coastal resources and culinary traditions, often enjoyed as a comforting breakfast or lunch.
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Ingredients
- 2 lbs
- 2 cups
- 1 cup
- 1 medium, chopped
- 3 cloves, minced
- 2 whole
- 1 whole
- 2 sprigs
- to taste
- to taste
- 2 tbsp
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Trinidadian
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Last updated 4/1/2026
The dish originates from Trinidad's coastal fishing communities, blending indigenous, African, and European influences, with dumplings reflecting British colonial culinary impact and crab representing the abundant local seafood.
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