Before we get started, I’d like to say Merry Christmas to those of you who are celebrating over the weekend. Have a wonderful time! Cheers, Roni.
The bottom of the pool is covered in crabs who love to eat slices of freshly picked starfruit from the trees in the garden.
The crabs were tied up in groups of three and four so they could all be placed in the huge pot of boiling water at the same time without the risk of the cook being nipped by a loose claw.
When your pet crabs are already cooked, the only real solution is to stay calm and make coconut sauce to honor their sacrifice.
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The Crab Story