Sri Lanka Kakuluwo Recipe

Name: Sri Lanka Kakuluwo
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 medium crab, hard shell; 2 tablespoons shallots; 3 each garlic cloves; 3 slices ginger; 1 tablespoon coconut; 1/2 teaspoon turmeric; 1/2 teaspoon fenugreek; 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes; 2 teaspoons paprika; 1 tablespoon curry powder; 2 tablespoons cilantro; 1 cup coconut milk thin; 1 cup coconut milk thick

Servings: persons

3 medium crab, hard shell
2 tablespoons shallots
3 each garlic cloves
3 slices ginger
1 tablespoon coconut
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
1/2 teaspoon fenugreek
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
2 teaspoons paprika
1 tablespoon curry powder
2 tablespoons cilantro
1 cup coconut milk thin
1 cup coconut milk thick

1
Place crabs in boiling water for 5 minutes, then remove and clean.
2
Break the crab into desired portions and crush the shell a bit so flesh can be more easily removed.
3
Slice the shallots and chiles, grind garlic and ginger and grate the coconut.
4
Place the crab in a pan and add the shallots, chiles, garlic, ginger, turmeric, fenugreek, chile powder, paprika powder, cinnamon stick, curry powder, curry leaves, coriander leaves and thin coconut milk and cook until crabs are done.
5
Mix the thick coconut milk with the lime juice, salt, grated coconut and the ground rice and add to the pan.
6
Stir and simmer for approximately 10 minutes.
7
Remove the cinnamon stick before serving.

215

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 medium crab, hard shell, 2 tablespoons shallots, 3 each garlic cloves, 3 slices ginger, and more.

Yes, Sri Lanka Kakuluwo falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Sri Lanka Kakuluwo

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