Ginataang Alimasag

Ingredients for Ginataang Alimasag

• 5 medium crabs or 10 small crabs
• 1/2 small squash, cut into cubes
• 20 string beans, cut into 2-inch pieces, optional
• 3 cups coconut milk
• 1 small red onion, minced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 6 thin slices ginger
• Fish sauce, to taste
• Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• Oil, for sautéing

How to cook Ginataang Alimasag

1. 1.Steam the crabs until cooked. Remove the top shells, split the bodies in half, and reserve any crab fat from the shells.
2. 2.Heat a little oil in a wok over medium heat and sauté the garlic, onion, and ginger until fragrant.
3. 3.Add the squash and sitaw if using. Stir-fry briefly to coat them with the aromatics.
4. 4.Pour in the coconut milk and bring to a boil. Add the vegetables and reserved crab fat, then simmer for 8 minutes until the squash begins to soften.
5. 5.Add the crab bodies and simmer for 4 more minutes to heat them through and flavor the sauce.
6. 6.Season with fish sauce and freshly ground black pepper, then serve hot.