Somali Crabmeat Stew

Ingredients

 * 480 ml white rice
 * 960 ml water
 * 60 ml peanut oil or butter
 * 240 ml onions, finely chopped
 * 1 tsp curry power
 * 1 tsp powdered ginger
 * 1 tsp salt
 * 1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
 * 1 tbsp tomatoes cut in small wedges
 * 908 g crab meat or other seafood such as scallops
 * optional: empty scallop shells for serving

Directions

 * 1) In a saucepan, wash and rinse the rice.
 * 2) Add the water, cover and bring to a boil.
 * 3) Reduce heat and let simmer for 15 to 20 minutes.
 * 4) Meanwhile, heat the oil or butter in a deep, heavy saucepan.
 * 5) Add the onions, curry, ginger, salt and red pepper flakes, and sauté until the onions are lightly browned.
 * 6) Add the tomatoes and simmer until soft.
 * 7) Add the crabmeat or other seafood and sauté for 10 minutes.
 * 8) Serve over the rice in scooped-out scallop shells or alone.