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Ginataang alimasag (crab in coconut milk)

Crabs simmered in coconut milk with ginger, garlic, squash and greens.

Time
40min
Steps
4
Ginataang alimasag (crab in coconut milk), photographed from above

Ingredients

4 servings

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Contains fish and crustacean shellfish.

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    Method

    1. 1

      Sauté onion, garlic and ginger in oil.

    2. 2

      Add coconut milk, fish sauce and squash; simmer 10 minutes.

    3. 3

      Add crabs and beans, cover and cook 10–12 minutes until the shells turn red and the flesh is opaque.

    4. 4

      Add greens and chilies until wilted. Serve with rice.

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