Ginataang Alimasag (Crabs in Coconut Milk)

Recipesfull introduces to you: Filipino Recipes. (Ginataang Alimasag (Crabs in Coconut Milk)). Growing up in the Philippines, my dad would catch a lot of crab, and this was my favorite dish he'd make with it. It's a cross between a sauce and a stew, curry-like in texture and rich with flavors of the sea; think coconut milk, fish sauce, and shrimp paste, cut with the sharpness of ginger and scallions. Enjoy with freshly steamed white rice.

Brief

Prep 25 mins

Cook: 45 mins

Total: 1hr10 mins

Servings: 8

Yield: 8 servings

Ginataang Alimasag (Crabs in Coconut Milk)

Ingredients

2 whole Dungeness crabs

½ cup garlic oil

½ cup sliced garlic

1 yellow onion

sliced

1 cup thinly sliced ginger rounds

with skin on

½ cup bias-sliced scallions

whites only

kosher salt and ground black pepper to taste

1 tablespoon fish sauce

1 (8.75 ounce) jar sauteed shrimp paste (such as Kamayan)

5 Thai chiles

sliced into thin rings

1 ½ quarts coconut milk

½ quart water

or more as needed

1 bunch fresh spinach

½ cup bias-sliced scallions

greens only

Chicken Adobo with Noodles Filipino-Mexican Fusion

World Cuisine

Directions

Step 1

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Drop crabs in and cook until shells turn bright red 8 to 10 minutes. Plunge crabs into ice water to stop the cooking process. Drain and set aside.

Step 2

Heat a large wok over medium-high heat and add garlic oil. Stir in garlic and cook until lightly toasted and golden brown 2 to 3 minutes. Add onion and ginger and saute until onion is translucent 4 to 5 minutes. Add scallion whites. Season with a few pinches of salt and pepper.

Step 3

Add fish sauce and let infuse for 1 minute. Stir in shrimp paste and toast for about 3 minutes. Add Thai chiles; saute for 1 minute more. Pour in coconut milk and water. Bring to a simmer and reduce heat to medium-low. Cook until sauce is thickened about 10 minutes adding more water if too dry.

Step 4

Meanwhile break open the crab. Add to the sauce along with any accumulated juices. Simmer until flavors meld 8 to 10 minutes more. Season with salt and pepper. Toss in spinach and let wilt. Garnish with scallion greens.

Nutritional Information

Ginataang Alimasag (Crabs in Coconut Milk)

Servings Per Recipe:8

Calories: 566.2

% Daily Value *

Protein: 12.7g 25%

Carbohydrates: 19.3g 6%

Dietary Fiber: 4.2g 17%

Sugars: 2.2g

Fat: 52.2g 80%

Saturated Fat: 35g 175%

Cholesterol: 23mg 8%

Vitamin A Iu: 4164.4IU 83%

Niacin Equivalents: 3.8mg 29%

Vitamin B6: 0.4mg 24%

Vitamin C: 29.4mg 49%

Folate: 129mcg 32%

Calcium: 129.3mg 13%

Iron: 7.7mg 43%

Magnesium: 152.5mg 55%

Potassium: 920mg 26%

Sodium: 308.9mg 12%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 12%

Calories From Fat: 469.4

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.