Filipino Stuffed Crab (Rellenong Alimasag)

Rellenong Alimasag is one of my favorite Filipino dishes. It's simple, but so flavorful and hearty. It takes a bit of work, but is totally worth it in the end. This recipe is just a rough guide since Filipino food really doesn't need measurements. Feel free to play around!

Great

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Steam/Boil your blue crabs until cooked. Then shock in ice water to prevent overcooking. Extract the meat and save the head shells. Make sure to clean the heads.

Step 2

Prep your filling ingredients by chopping potatoes, carrots, tomatoes, onions, garlic, chillies (quantity dependent on spice tolerance), and parsley.

Step 3

In a pan over medium-low heat, sweat potatoes, carrots, and onions until translucent (about 3-4 min). Then add tomatoes, garlic, and chillies. Cook for another 4-5 minutes until softened.

Step 4

Turn off the heat, add the crab meat and parsley. Season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.

Step 5

Cool the filling to room temp and mix in an egg and breadcrumbs.

Step 6

Fill the crab heads with the stuffing and shallow fry in a heavy-bottom skillet until golden brown. (about 2-3 min a side).

Step 7

Alternatively, you can air fry for about 8-10 minutes at 375 F.

Step 8

Eat on its own or with rice!