Crab Bouillabaisse

"Bouillon crabes" in creole is just a cousin of the french soup bouillabaisse. There is also the fish version and a bit of a twist from the original french recipe that makes it very uniquely mauritian. Enjoy during the crab season with french baguettes !

                

INGREDIENTS:

-1 Kg of Crabs cleaned and separated into big pieces
-3 tbs oil
-1 onion chopped finely
-6 ripe tomatoes
-4 cloves of garlic
-2-3 green chillies
-3 curry leaves (optional)
-1 tsp of tomato paste
-Thyme leaves
-Salt and pepper

METHOD :

• Puree tomatoes with the tomato paste, curry leaves and the green chillies
• Heat oil in a pan
• Add chopped onions and garlic
• Fry until transparent
• Add the crab pieces and fry until it changes in color to a bright red
• Add the pureed tomato
• Add salt and pepper
• Now add 5 cups of water and bring to a boil
• Add thyme leaves reduce heat and simmer for at least 30-45 mins
• Adjust salt if necessary

TIPS :

Fish broth can be used instead of water
Use fish instead of crab (Red Snapper works really well)