Ginataang Alimasag Recipe
Ginataang Alimasag Recipe (crabs in coconut milk) or alimango in Visayan terms. This dish is a straightforward recipe for crab that is cooked in coconut milk for a delicious, creamy, and spicy flavor. This recipe is very plain, no vegetables are added. But if desired, you can add vegetables to your recipe. I love this simple recipe. I enjoy the full flavor of the crabs. This is a very filling seafood dish that will satisfy your hunger. Try this recipe if you love crabs and coconuts. It’s a perfect blend. The taste is so yummy. You can also try our sweet chili crab recipe. What do you think of this ginataang alimasag? Just leave it down in the comment section. If you’re looking for more recipes, feel free to browse our recipe archive. Share and enjoy the food. Thank you for visiting us.
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Ginataang Alimasag Recipe – Crabs in Coconut Milk
Description
Ginataang Alimasag (crabs cooked in coconut milk) or alimango in Visayan terms. This dish is a straightforward recipe for crab that is cooked in coconut milk for a delicious, creamy, and spicy flavor. This recipe is very plain, no vegetables are added. But if desired, you can add vegetables to your recipe. I love this simple recipe. I enjoy the full flavor of the crabs. This is a very filling seafood dish that will satisfy your hunger. Try this recipe if you love crabs and coconuts. It’s a perfect blend. The taste is so yummy. You can also try our sweet chili crab recipe. What do you think of this recipe? Just leave it down in the comment section. If you’re looking for more recipes, feel free to browse our recipe archive. Share and enjoy the food. Thank you for visiting us.
Ingredients
Instructions
Preparation:
Gather all the ingredients needed.
Prepare the crabs. Use a kitchen brush and scrub the crab shells to remove dirt and grime. Then wash them well under running water.
Cooking:
In a large pot, put the crabs inside and add 1 cup of water.
Add a pinch of salt to taste and let it simmer for 10 minutes.
Remove it from the water and either cut it in half or leave it alone. Set aside the crab stock for later use.
In a large pot, heat the oil and saute the garlic, onion, and ginger . Add the crab, saute and pour in the crab stock, then bring to a boil. Then add fish sauce.
Add the coconut milk and mix until evenly covered with coconut milk. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Simmer for about 10 minutes.
Note: If a spicy taste is desired, add 2 to 4 pieces of chopped red chili.Let it cook until the sauce has slightly thickened.
Transfer to a plate and serve with hot steamed rice.
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Servings 6
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 294kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 20g31%
- Saturated Fat 14.4g72%
- Sodium 438mg19%
- Potassium 259mg8%
- Total Carbohydrate 10.3g4%
- Dietary Fiber 2.3g10%
- Sugars 3.2g
- Protein 19g38%
- Calcium 2 mg
- Iron 9 mg
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.