Ginataang Kalabasa at Sitaw with Crab

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  • Prep Time

    15 mins

  • Cook Time

    15 mins

  • Total Time

    1 hr 5 mins

  • Servings

    8 people

  • Calories

    311 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    Filipino

Ginataang Kalabasa at Sitaw with Crab

Calabaza squash with string beans and crab cooked in coconut milk

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Ingredients

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  • 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
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Instructions

  1. Heat a cooking pot and pour cooking oil.
  2. Saute garlic and onion.
  3. Add fish sauce and coconut milk, and then let boil.
  4. Put-in the ground black pepper, and then cook for 10 minutes in medium heat until the liquid reduces.
  5. Put-in the crabs and stir. Cook for 3 to 5 minutes.
  6. 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.
  7. Add the string beans, stir, and then cook for 3 to 5 minutes or until the squash becomes soft enough.
  8. Turn the heat off and transfer to a serving plate.
  9. Serve with hot steamed rice.
  10. Share and enjoy!

Notes

  • 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.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 8g Calories 311kcal (16%) Carbohydrates 12g (4%) Protein 14g (28%) Fat 25g (38%) Saturated Fat 19g (95%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 3g Trans Fat 0.01g Cholesterol 24mg (8%) Sodium 756mg (32%) Potassium 595mg (17%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 6129IU (123%) Vitamin C 20mg (22%) Calcium 83mg (8%) Iron 4mg (22%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 311 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 8g
Calories 311kcal 16%
Carbohydrates 12g 4%
Protein 14g 28%
Fat 25g 38%
Saturated Fat 19g 95%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 3g 15%
Trans Fat 0.01g 1%
Cholesterol 24mg 8%
Sodium 756mg 32%
Potassium 595mg 13%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 2g 4%
Vitamin A 6129IU 123%
Vitamin C 20mg 22%
Calcium 83mg 8%
Iron 4mg 22%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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