Ginataang Alimango

GINATAANG ALIMANGO

• 1 dozen Crabs
• Garlic, chopped
• Onions, minced
• 1 can Coconut Milk
• 2 Medium-sized Zucchini, cut into small or a bunch of Long String Beans, cut into strips
• 1 Squash, cut into cubes
• 1 Lemon Grass, crushed with a mallet
• 1 Hot Pepper, seeds removed
• Scallions, chopped

Cooking Instructions:

1. Clean Crabs.  In a double boiler, pour water on the bottom pan and bring to a boil. Steam Crabs until they change in color.  Remove from heat and set aside.
2. In a large skillet, saute onions and garlic until tender and translucent. 
3. Add a can of coconut milk, lemon grass and hot pepper. Simmer for a few minutes until it comes to a boil. Stir occasionally. 
4. Then add cubed squash, let it cook until tender. Then add the zucchini. Lastly, add the steamed crabs. Let it simmer for a few minutes. Garnish with chopped scallions. Serve with steamed  rice.