Curry crab stuffed dumplings

Ingredients

• 1/2 lb crab meat
• 2 scallions (green onions, chopped)
• 3 culantro (chadon beni leaves, chopped)
• 1 celery stalk (chopped)
• 5 tablespoons curry powder (divided)
• 2 pimento peppers (chopped (optional))
• 2 tablespoon oil
• 1/2 cup coconut milk
• 1/2 cup water
• 1 teaspoon lime juice
• 1 tablespoon pepper sauce (or 1 chopped hot pepper)
• Salt to taste
• 2 cups flour
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 - 3/4 cup water
• For curry sauce
• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 3 tablespoons curry powder
• 2 culantro leaves (chopped)
• 2 scallions (chopped)
• 1 celery stalk (chopped)
• 2 cups coconut milk
• 1 whole hot pepper
• 1/2 cup water
• Salt to taste

Instructions

1. 1

   --- For dumpling dough ---

2. 2

   Mix flour and salt, then add ½ cup water gradually, kneading to form a slightly sticky dough.

3. 3

   Cover with a damp cloth or plastic wrap and set aside.

4. 4

   --- For curry crab filling ---

5. 5

   Mix crab meat with scallions, garlic, culantro, celery, and 2 tablespoons of curry powder. Let sit for at least 25 minutes.

6. 6

   Heat oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Add remaining curry powder and stir until grainy and fragrant.

7. 7

   Add crab mixture, stirring to coat. Pour in coconut milk and pepper sauce, mixing well. Cook for 5 minutes.

8. 8

   Adjust salt, remove from heat, and set aside.

9. 9

   --- Assemble the dumplings ---

10. 10

    Roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface to about 1-inch thick.

11. 11

    Cut circles using a cup or cutter. Place crab filling in the lower half, dampen edges then fold over, and seal the edges with a fork.

12. 12

    Set aside on a floured plate, covering with a damp cloth. Repeat until all dough is used.

13. 13

    Cook dumplings in curry sauce

14. 14

    Heat oil in a wide pot over medium-high heat. Add curry powder and stir until grainy.

15. 15

    Add scallions, pimento pepper, and celery, then pour in 1 cup of coconut milk. Stir, then add the remaining coconut milk, water, and hot pepper.

16. 16

    Bring to a boil, then gently add stuffed dumplings in a single layer. Lower heat to medium-low and simmer for 15-20 minutes, occasionally stirring.

17. 17

    If any crab filling remains (and any dough), add it to the sauce.

18. 18

    Remove from heat and serve hot, garnished with chopped scallions.