2023年1月19日 · Beloved by many Filipinos and is one of the popularly eaten delicacies in Zamboanga. You can find them usually steamed or boiled to keep its natural flavor preserved, then poured with the popular Alavar sauce, or any type of sauce, sometimes mixing it in Sotanghon noodles as the last step.

A hybrid crustacean — curacha is a cross between a large sea crab and a big spiny lobster. It is a large crab with a red color, which stays the same in color even when cooked. You can simply boil or steam the crabs the way you would any regular crabs. In Chavacano cuisine, however, they are made special with the addition of Alavar sauce.

2018年10月14日 · Curacha is famous in Mindanao, especially in Zamboanga. It’s a spanner crab or red frog crab, a crustacean hybrid native to the waters of Zamboanga and Sulu. It can be cooked with sauce or steamed.

Curacha holds significant cultural and gastronomic value in Zamboanga, representing the city’s deep-rooted connection to the sea and its bountiful seafood offerings. It is often featured prominently in local fiestas, celebrations, and gatherings, where it serves as a symbol of abundance and prosperity.

Curacha in Alavar Sauce is a famous Zamboanga’s secret blend of sauce with spanner crabs cooked in coconut milk, curry and other spices. Don’t leave Zamboanga without visiting one of their famous...

Zamboanga Curacha, a vibrant red frog crab, is prepared by cleaning, sautéing with garlic and chili, then steaming or boiling, and served with Alavar sauce and rice. The dish originates from Zamboanga and is a staple in the region’s culinary repertoire, known for its unique flavor and vibrant red color that remains distinct even after cooking.

2024年5月16日 · Curacha is a type of crab found exclusively off the coast of Zamboanga, in the southern Philippines. They are bright red in color and contain a large amount of meat. The most popular way of preparing curacha is to simply steam or boil it, enjoying the meat with very few spices to detract from the flavor, although small amounts of garlic or ...

2015年4月30日 · curacha - redfrog crab, spanner crab When cooked, curacaha is more of shells than meat but is highly sought after for its delectable taste. Unlike most crabs, such as the alimasag and the alimango that walk sideward, curacha only moves forward and backward.

2022年7月4日 · The Curacha is a native seafood dish from Zamboanga. It is a hybrid of crabs and lobsters steamed with sauce. In Chavacano (Zamboanga), it is a spanner crab or red frog crab which is scientifically called Ranina ranina.

Ginataang Curacha is one of the most celebrated dishes in Filipino cuisine. It's a inspired merging of two beloved flavors, sweet coconut milk and salty sea-creatures - the star of this dish being curacha, which are a type of large crab found in the waters of the Philippines.