2 lbs. fresh crab meat
2 Tbsp. peanut oil
3 whole scallions, minced (including green tops)
2 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
2 tsp. thyme (or 2 branches of fresh thyme)
1/2 lb. slab bacon, diced (1/4 inch)
1 lb. fresh spinach or callaloo greens, washed and stems removed
1 lb. okra, sliced
7 cups water
salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
1 scotch bonnet chili, pricked with fork
juice from 3 limes
Saute crab meat with scallions, 1 tsp. of garlic and thyme in peanut oil. Fry diced bacon in large pot. Add spinach and heat til wilted.
Add okra, salt and pepper to taste and cover with water. Cook 20 minutes, stirring with wire whisk.
Add crab meat mixture, remaining garlic, and chili. Simmer for 20 more minutes, stirring as needed.
Remove from heat, whisk in lime juice and serve hot.