International Cuisine

Exploring the world through food.

  • Home
  • About Us
    • Privacy Policy
  • Journey by Country
  • Recipes
  • Travel
  • My Cookbook

Ghana Akotonshi (Stuffed Crabs)

August 27, 2015 By Darlene at International Cuisine

Sharing is caring!

  • Facebook
  • Twitter
Jump to Recipe  ↓ Print Recipe  ❒

Ghana Akotonshi is a delectable stuffed crab dish. I was able to find some cute blue crabs to make our appetizer however this can easily be made in a ramekin or shell as long as you can get some good white crab meat.  I don’t think imitation crab would work in this dish, so only the real thing! The crab mixed with an array of spices, tomato and bread crumbs is simply delicious, Enjoy!

Ghana akotonshi

Print Pin
5 from 1 vote

Ghana Akotonshi (Stuffed Crabs)

Course Appetizer
Cuisine Ghana
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings 4
Author International Cuisine

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs cooked crab meat or 4 whole crabs
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 inch piece of fresh ginger
  • 4 cloves
  • 4 tbsp cooking oil
  • 1 small onion minced
  • 1 tsp ground ginger
  • 2 to matoes finely chopped
  • 1 Tablespoon tomato paste
  • 2 green bell peppers finely chopped
  • pinch of paprika
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin
  • ½ teaspoon dried thyme leaves
  • ¾ tsp. grains of paradise ground to a powder (Optional)
  • 1 tsp minced African bird peppers use hot Thai peppers if unavailable, mashed to a paste
  • 1 tbsp dried shrimp
  • ½ cup plain breadcrumbs
  • 1 sprig parsley

Instructions

  • If cooking whole crabs, clean them and bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add in the ginger, cloves and the crab, cook for 15 minutes. Remove crabs and meat, keep shells for plating. If using just crab meat Mix crab meat with ¼ cup water that has been boiled with the ginger piece and cloves for 15 minutes.
  • Drain water, flake the meat and set aside.
  • In a heavy pot, heat oil to medium temperature and add other ingredients in the following sequence, stirring for a minute or so between each: onions, ground ginger, tomatoes, tomato paste, green pepper, cumin, nutmeg, thyme, grains of paradise, paprika, mashed peppers, and dried shrimp.
  • Reduce heat and simmer for 4 – 5 minutes, stirring constantly, until vegetables are cooked.
  • Add crab meat and stir another couple of minutes to heat it through.
  • Then spoon the mixture into clean crab shells or ramekins (small individual baking dishes).
  • Sprinkle bread crumbs on top of each crab and toast under an oven broiler, being careful not to let the crumbs scorch.
  • Garnish with parsley.

 

Sharing is caring!

  • Facebook
  • Twitter

Filed Under: Appetizer, Ghana, Recipes

« Ghana Chichinga ( Suya Chicken Kabob)
Our Journey to Greece »
Symbols of Tajikistan and Uzbekistan a tea pot, cotton, wheat, an apple, and pictures of their national animals an Uzbek cat and markhor.

Our Journey to Tajikistan and Uzbekistan

How did they get their Names? Both of these countries are named for early, ...

Read More »

Symbols of Taiwan, a flag, plum blossoms, black bear, butterfly, baseball bat, teapot and a mask.

Our Journey to Taiwan

How did Taiwan get its name? Portuguese explorers, back in the mid 1500s, ...

Read More »

This Week’s Recipes

A plateful of Togolese Spaghetti Salad

Togolese Spaghetti Salad

A plateful of Togolese grilled chicken served with djenkoume, a tomato cornmeal

Togo Grilled Chicken Recipe

a mound of Togolese tomato cornmeal called Djenkoume

Togo Djenkoume Tomato Cornmeal Recipe

Welcome to International Cuisine

Hello my name is Darlene and thank you for stopping by!

I am cooking a meal from every country in the world. I do extensive research and choose a menu that I feel best represents the country and their cuisine. Of course that also includes the authentic, delicious recipes. Simply click on the link or the photo in the journey by country posts to get them. I also share important information about the country as well.

I love to cook, photograph, and especially travel. I hope you enjoy this culinary and cultural adventure around the world. Be sure to join the journey so you don't miss a thing. It's free!

Our Mission

To promote cultural appreciation by cooking our way across the world, one nation at a time. To discover the struggles and joys that have influenced the people, to gain an appreciation of their land and traditions and to feel the hospitality that only sharing a meal can convey.

Come join the journey, explore a new country each week and embark on a fantastic culinary adventure.

Connect and share with Us

  • Instagram
  • Pinterest

Join the Journey It’s Free!

Sign up for my culinary, travel and cultural adventure delivered right to your inbox so you won't miss a thing.

Copyright International Cuisine 2014-2021 All Rights Reserved