Ginataang Alimango
A comforting Filipino dish featuring fresh crabs cooked in a creamy coconut milk sauce, infused with ginger and a hint of spice, perfect for special occasions.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 350kcal
Ingredients
Main ingredients
- 4 pieces fresh crabs, cleaned Ask the vendor to clean them or do it yourself.
- 1 can coconut milk Canned coconut milk works well.
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 piece onion, chopped
- 2 tablespoons fish sauce (patis) Adds depth to the flavor.
- ½ teaspoon sugar Optional, for balancing the coconut milk.
- to taste salt and pepper Season according to preference.
- 1-2 pieces fresh chili, sliced Adjust according to spice preference.
Vegetables (optional)
- 1 cup long beans (sitaw) or green beans, cut Use vegetables of choice.
- 1 cup squash or eggplant, chopped
- 1 cup sweet potato tops or malunggay Optional additions.
Instructions
Preparation
- Clean the crabs by rinsing them under cold water and removing the shell and gills.
- Snap the claws to allow flavors to soak in.
- Chop the vegetables into bite-sized pieces.
Cooking
- In a wide pan, sauté garlic, ginger, and onions until aromatic.
- Add cleaned crabs to the pan and pour in the coconut milk.
- Simmer on medium heat for about 10-15 minutes or until the crabs turn bright orange.
- Add vegetables halfway through cooking to prevent them from getting mushy.
- Season with fish sauce, salt, pepper, and sugar to taste.
- If desired, add sliced chili for extra heat.
Notes
Serve with garlic rice and a side of vinegar for dipping. Embrace the mess for a true Filipino experience!