Cooking Filipino Ginataang Kalabasa with Crabs v2 - Video

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Ingredients:

Crabs: 1 kg mud crabs (alimango), cleaned and halved
Vegetables: 1/2 kilo squash (kalabasa), cut into cubes; 1 bunch string beans (sitaw), cut into 2-inch pieces
Liquids: 1-2 cups coconut milk (gata); 1/2 cup coconut cream (kakang gata)
Aromatics: 1 onion (chopped), 3-4 cloves garlic (minced), 1 thumb-sized ginger (sliced)
1 Shrimp Cube
2 tbsp fish sauce (patis)
1-2 pieces chili (siling haba or labuyo)
Cooking Oil: 2 tbsp

Prep & Cook:

Prep the Crabs: Clean the crabs thoroughly and cut them in half. You can steam them for 5–10 minutes beforehand to make them easier to handle.
Sauté Aromatics: Heat oil in a large wok or pot. Sauté garlic, onion, and ginger until fragrant.

Cook Crab: Add the crab pieces and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until they turn orange.

Add Gata and Veggies: Pour in the coconut milk. Add the cubed squash and string beans. Cover and simmer for 10-15 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender and the sauce reduces.

Season: Add the seasoning shrimp cube , fish sauce, and chilies. Stir well.

Thicken: Pour in the coconut cream (kakang gata) and let it simmer for another 3-5 minutes until the sauce thickens and the oil starts to separate.
Serve: Serve hot with steamed rice.