Enjoy the familiar sweet taste of Alimasag, a prized food among seafood lovers! The Alimango and this crab have several different traits. Go for the Alimasag if you want to savor the meat immediately without breaking the Alimango’s thick shell and legs. Meanwhile, Alimasag has thinner flesh than the Alimango can offer. Halabos na Alimasag is a straightforward recipe that first-timers can try to enjoy the delicate texture and subtly sweet flavors crab. Also, try cooking the it with coconut milk, beans, and lemongrass for a more flavorful meal!
Halabos na alimasag is a simple and classic Filipino way of cooking mud crabs. This dish involves steaming the crabs in their own juices and adding minimal seasoning, which allows the natural sweetness and flavor of the crab meat to shine through. Here’s a recipe for it:
Ingredients for Alimasag:
- 2-3 lbs of Alimasag
- 1/4 cup water
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2-3 pieces of green chili (siling haba)
- 1-2 pieces of calamansi or lemon (optional)
Instructions:
- Clean and prepare the crab by removing the top shell, gills, and innards. Rinse the crab with water and set aside.
- In a large pan or wok, pour in the water and bring it to a boil.
- Add the crab to the pan, arranging them in a single layer.
- Season the crab with salt and pepper to taste.
- Add the green chili to the pan, spreading them around the crab.
- Cover the pan and let the crab cook for about 10-15 minutes, or until it turns bright orange and the juices are released.
- Turn off the heat and transfer the crab to a serving plate.
- Squeeze the calamansi or lemon juice on top of the crab (optional).
- Serve the Halabos na Alimasag hot with steamed rice.
This Halabos na Alimasag recipe is a simple and easy way to enjoy the natural sweetness and flavor of blue crab. You can also dip the crab meat in vinegar or soy sauce to add more flavor. Enjoy!
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