Legim

Ingredients

• 2 medium eggplant
• 2 whole chayoteSubstitute: mirliton
• 300 g cabbage
• 200 g spinachSubstitute: watercress
• 300 g crab legsSubstitute: beef or shrimp
• 4 cloves garlic
• 3 sprigs thyme
• 3 tbsp vegetable oil

Instructions

1. 1

   Peel and dice eggplant and chayote into chunks. Shred cabbage.

2. 2

   Season crab legs or beef with garlic, thyme, salt, and pepper.

3. 3

   Heat oil in a large pot. Brown the crab or beef pieces.

4. 4

   Add eggplant and chayote, cook 10 minutes until starting to soften.

5. 5

   Add cabbage, a cup of water, and simmer covered for 20 minutes.

6. 6

   Add spinach and cook 5 more minutes until wilted and everything is melded into a thick stew.

7. 7

   Serve over white rice. Legim should be thick enough that the spoon stands up — it is meant to be hearty and filling.