Ginataang alimango

Ginataang alimango is a traditional Filipino dish made from crab cooked in coconut milk, also known as gata. The dish is popular throughout the Philippines and is often served during special occasions and festivities.

Ingredients

The main ingredients of Ginataang alimango are crabs, preferably mud crabs or alimango, and coconut milk. Other ingredients include garlic, onion, ginger, chili peppers, salt, and pepper. Some variations of the dish may also include shrimp paste or bagoong, lemongrass, and spinach or malunggay leaves.

Preparation

To prepare Ginataang alimango, the crabs are first cleaned and cut into halves. The garlic, onion, and ginger are sautéed in a pan, then the crabs are added and cooked until they turn red. The coconut milk, chili peppers, salt, and pepper are then added and simmered until the sauce thickens. If shrimp paste is used, it is added with the coconut milk. The dish is finished off with the addition of spinach or malunggay leaves.

Serving

Ginataang alimango is typically served hot and is best paired with warm white rice. It is often enjoyed as a main dish for lunch or dinner.

Cultural Significance

Ginataang alimango is a testament to the Filipinos' love for seafood and coconut milk-based dishes. It is a common dish in provinces near the sea where crabs and coconuts are abundant. The dish is also a popular choice during the Lenten Season when meat is traditionally abstained from.

See Also

• Ginataang manok
• Ginataang kalabasa
• Filipino cuisine