Ginataang Alimasag with Kalabasa and Sitaw

I've been craving for some healthy food lately. Fast food had been present in our table for a couple of times this week because I didn’t have the energy to cook and whatever our househelp prepares doesn’t just seem too appealing to me.

Today my “cook mode” is on again and I whipped up Ginataang Alimasag with Kalabasa and Sitaw for lunch. This is a pretty simple fare, very easy to prepare but is really tasty and healthy. 

Ingredients:

4 pcs. female crabs

Squash (kalabasa) cut in 1-in. thick cube

String beans (sitaw) cut 1 ½-in. long

1 whole onion

3 cloves Garlic

1 tbsp. cooking oil

Coconut milk or coconut powder dissolved in 1 cup water

Salt and pepper to taste

Heat oil and sauté garlic and onion. Add squash then string beans. Wait for at least 5 minutes before adding coconut milk. Let it simmer for about 5 minutes then add crabs. Cook for another 10-15 minutes. Add salt and pepper to taste. Enjoy with freshly cooked rice J