In the Chavacano language of Zamboanga in the southern Philippines, curacha refers to the spanner crab or red frog crab whose scientific name is Ranina ranina. 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.

Ranina ranina is a regional specialty in some regions of the Philippines where it is known as curacha. It is generally eaten steamed as halabos , or cooked in coconut milk as ginataan . A notable variant of the latter is the curacha Alavar of Zamboanga City .

2023年1月19日 · The Curacha Crab in Chavacano, or ‘red frog crab’ or ‘spanner crab’ in English is a common shellfish found in the waters of Sulu. Being a cross between a big spiny lobster and a large sea crab with a rich vibrant red color, its meat mostly comes from the belly rather than the usual fat crab claws.

Curacha Alavar, sometimes referred to as curacha con salsa Alavar ("Curacha with Alavar sauce") in Chavacano a Spanish-based creole language, is a Filipino dish made from spanner crabs , garlic, ginger, salt, and Alavar sauce.

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 ...

2020年5月28日 · Best Ginataang Curacha is a traditional Filipino dish often served as a main course. It is a dish made from stewed boiled Curacha and coconut with other added spices. It is a ginataan dish, which means cooked in coconut (gata), that will …

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. It is mostly steamed and served with sauce. It is Zamboanga’s local seafood delicacy, although it is also commonly found in ...

2018年9月5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. INGREDIENTS: 1 kilo curacha or crab; 1/2 kilo grated coconut; 1/2 kilo Alavar sauce; 1 bulb of garlic; 1/2 thumb of ginger; 4 pinches of salt; 4 ...

2019年11月7日 · The “curacha” or spanner crab (Ranina ranina) is a highly-prized marine crab that is steamed or boiled when served as a delicacy not only in the seafood restaurants of Zamboanga City, but also in Metro Manila. The crab is relished for its meat which is similar to that of the blue swimming crab.