Zamboanga City’s Curacha In Alavar Sauce
Dia de Zamboanga (February 26). This event celebrates the cityhood of Zamboanga in a most unique and noble way – bringing together Christians and Muslims in one amazing event. Cutting through the religious divide, this festival features exhibits from both religions as well as shows that feature the culture and tradition of both Catholics and Muslims.
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Servings: 4 people
Calories: 456kcal
Cost: $150
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Equipment
1 pot
Ingredients
- 4 pcs curacha crabs about 2 1/2 lbs., rinsed
- 1 head garlic peeled and crushed
- 1 tbsp ginger grated
- 4 pcs red chili peppers chopped
- 4 cups coconut milk
- 4 tbsp oyster sauce
- 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tsp rock salt
Instructions
- Place crab, coconut milk, garlic, ginger, and chili peppers in a pot and boil over medium fire.
- Reduce heat to low and stir in oyster sauce, plus salt and pepper. Simmer for about 20 minutes until the crabs are cooked through.
- Serve with steamed white rice.
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Notes
Zamboanga City considers Curacha or deep sea crab a delicacy. While it can
be eaten steamed, as is, and just savor its meaty bits, the locals have found to
make it fiesta perfect by dipping it in a spicy coconut milk sauce. From being
the signature dish of Alavar Seafood Restaurant, which is the flagship food
joint of the city, to being a household favorite, you surely won’t resist having
this anytime, fiesta or not.
be eaten steamed, as is, and just savor its meaty bits, the locals have found to
make it fiesta perfect by dipping it in a spicy coconut milk sauce. From being
the signature dish of Alavar Seafood Restaurant, which is the flagship food
joint of the city, to being a household favorite, you surely won’t resist having
this anytime, fiesta or not.
Nutrition
Calories: 456kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 48g | Saturated Fat: 43g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 1684mg | Potassium: 518mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 0.03g | Vitamin A: 1IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 49mg | Iron: 8mg
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