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Basmati Rice with Crab Meat

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Basmati Rice with Crab Meat

Basmati Rice with Crab Meat - A simple yet exotic Caribbean specialty dish ideal for holidays

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Difficulty:
easy
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Preparation:
40 min.
Preparation
ready in 3 h. 40 min.
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Calories:
389
calories
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Nutritional values

This dish is rich in niacin as well as vitamin C, which is involved in protein, fat and carbohydrate metabolism, contributes to energy production and plays a role in enzymatic processes. It is important for the regeneration of the skin, muscles, nerves and DNA.

If you use whole-grain basmati rice (which needs to be cooked for 10 minutes longer), you'll increase your fiber intake and add extra vitamins!

1 serving contains
(Percentage of daily recommendation)
Calorie389 cal.(19 %)
Protein23 g(23 %)
Fat13 g(11 %)
Carbohydrates43 g(29 %)
Sugar added0 g(0 %)
Roughage1.5 g(5 %)
Vitamin A0.1 mg(13 %)
Vitamin D1.1 μg(6 %)
Vitamin E5.3 mg(44 %)
Vitamin B₁0.3 mg(30 %)
Vitamin B₂0 mg(0 %)
Niacin8 mg(67 %)
Vitamin B₆0.3 mg(21 %)
Folate15 μg(5 %)
Pantothenic acid0.8 mg(13 %)
Biotin2.7 μg(6 %)
Vitamin B₁₂1 μg(33 %)
Vitamin C5 mg(5 %)
Potassium384 mg(10 %)
Calcium118 mg(12 %)
Magnesium86 mg(29 %)
Iron3.4 mg(23 %)
Iodine91 μg(46 %)
Zinc3.1 mg(39 %)
Saturated fatty acids4.5 g
Uric acid198 mg
Cholesterol163 mg
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Ingredients

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4
Ingredients
14 ozs Crabmeat
4 garlic cloves
5 ozs shallots
1 bunch Chives
2 sprigs thyme
1 Red chili pepper
7 ozs Basmati rice
2 Tbsps vegetable oil
2 bay leaves
½ tsp ground allspice
25 fluid ozs Vegetable broth
salt
peppers
1 Tbsp butter
1 Lime
How healthy are the main ingredients?
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Preparation

Kitchen utensils

1 Pot with lid, 1 Measuring cups, 1 Cutting board, 1 Large knife, 1 Small knife, 1 Teaspoon, 1 Wooden spoon, 1 Sieve, 1 Tablespoon

Preparation steps

1.
Basmati Rice with Crab Meat preparation step 1

Rinse and pat dry the crab meat. Peel and finely chop garlic and shallots.

2.
Basmati Rice with Crab Meat preparation step 2

Wash and shake chives dry, then cut into small rings. Wash thyme. Halve chile pepper, remove the seeds, wash and chop.

3.
Basmati Rice with Crab Meat preparation step 3

Wash rice in a sieve under cold water and drain well.

4.
Basmati Rice with Crab Meat preparation step 4

Heat oil in a saucepan. Sauté garlic and shallots. Add rice, chile, bay leaves, allspice and thyme and sauté briefly.

5.
Basmati Rice with Crab Meat preparation step 5

Pour in broth, bring to a boil and simmer, covered, on low heat for about 20 minutes.

6.
Basmati Rice with Crab Meat preparation step 6

Meanwhile remove any pieces of shell from the crab meat. Divide crab meat into small pieces. Gently fold crab meat and half of chives into cooked rice.

7.
Basmati Rice with Crab Meat preparation step 7

Season with salt and pepper and mix small pieces of butter into the rice. Serve the rice on four plates and sprinkle with the remaining chives. Serve garnished to taste with lime wedges.