Crab Aligue

Crab aligue is a delicious Filipino dish made using crab fat, which is rich and savory, providing an indulgent seafood experience. This dish is often enjoyed as a dipping sauce or paired with steamed vegetables or bread.

Estimated cost: ₱425–₱470

Prep 15 min · Total 30 min · Serves 1

Nutrition per serving: 350 kcal · 25 g protein · 16 g carbs · 36 g fat

Ingredients

• 100 grams Aligue (crab fat)
• 4 cloves Garlic
• 1 medium Onion
• 2 tablespoons Butter
• 1 tablespoon Fish sauce
• to taste Pepper
• 1 tablespoon Cooking oil

Steps

1. Start by cleaning the crab aligue thoroughly. If using fresh crabs, steam or boil them until cooked, then extract the aligue.
2. Heat the cooking oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and chopped onion, and sauté until the onion becomes translucent and the garlic is fragrant.
3. Add the crab aligue to the pan, stirring well to combine with the garlic and onion. Cook for about 5 minutes, allowing the mixture to melt and incorporate the flavors.
4. Pour in the fish sauce and season with pepper to taste. Mix well and let it simmer for another 5 minutes until fully blended and heated through.
5. Finish by stirring in the butter until melted and well combined, creating a rich and creamy sauce.
6. Serve hot as a dip or drizzle over seafood dishes.

Prices are estimates based on Department of Agriculture price monitoring. Nutrition is estimated from ingredient data (USDA FoodData Central, FNRI).