Ginataang Kalabasa at Sitaw with Crab

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4.80 from 5 votes

Ginataang Kalabasa at Sitaw with Crab

Calabaza squash with string beans and crab cooked in coconut milk

Prep Time15

Cook Time40

Total Time1 5

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Filipino

Keyword: alimasag recipe, ginataan, ginataang kalabasa

Servings: people

Calories: 311kcal

Author: Vanjo Merano

Ingredients

4 lbs crab alimasag
1 lb calabaza squash sliced into cubes
1 bunch string beans cut into 2.5 inch length
3 1/2 cups coconut milk
1 1/2 tablespoons fish sauce
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 onion chopped
2 teaspoons garlic minced
2 tablespoons cooking oil

Instructions

Heat a cooking pot and pour cooking oil.
2 tablespoons cooking oil
Saute garlic and onion.
2 teaspoons garlic, 1 onion
Add fish sauce and coconut milk, and then let boil.
1 1/2 tablespoons fish sauce, 3 1/2 cups coconut milk
Put-in the ground black pepper, and then cook for 10 minutes in medium heat until the liquid reduces.
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
Put-in the crabs and stir. Cook for 3 to 5 minutes.
4 lbs crab
Add the squash (kalabasa). Stir. Cover the pot and then continue cooking for 6 minutes. Note: you can add water if the liquid reduces quickly as expected.
1 lb calabaza squash
Add the string beans, stir, and then cook for 3 to 5 minutes or until the squash becomes soft enough.
1 bunch string beans
Turn the heat off and transfer to a serving plate.
Serve with hot steamed rice.
Share and enjoy!

Notes

Blue Crabs Vs. Dungeness Crabs In Ginataang Kalabasa At Sitaw

In ginataang kalabasa at sitaw, blue crabs and Dungeness crabs have different qualities that enhance the dish. Blue crabs are prized for their sweet and tender meat, along with a slightly briny flavor that adds a fresh taste, which goes well with the creamy coconut milk. They are also easier to eat. In contrast, Dungeness crabs are larger and have a rich, buttery flavor, but their meat is firmer. This firmness might not be as enjoyable for those who like a softer texture in creamy dishes, making them a bit harder to eat. Additionally, the strong flavor of Dungeness crabs can overpower the other ingredients if not balanced properly.

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