Alimasag is the Filipino term for crabs. Crispy alimasag is one great Filipino appetizer. It is deep fried small crabs coated in a mixture of flour and egg.
Crispy Alimasag
Ingredients[]
- 1/2 kilo small crabs (alimasag)
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 teaspoon minced chili pepper (siling labuyo)
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper (paminta)
- 1 egg (beaten)
- 1/2 teaspoons salt (asin)
Directions[]
- Wash and clean the small crabs and cut in halves.
- Mix all other ingredients in a bowl and add in the crabs.
- Heat cooking oil in a pan. Fry the crabs until crispy and golden brown.