Alimango sa misua

Article by: Alizabel

Malolos is rich in history, and it even shows in its food. However, their seafood dishes are just as noteworthy. One such dish is Alimango sa Misua, a crab dish that can prepared on any occasion. This article aims to delve into the history and relevance of this dish to Malolos rather than its culinary experience.

Origin

Misua, a Chinese noodle, has become an essential ingredient in Malolos Bulacan cuisine, particularly in seafood and meat dishes. Its use in Alimango sa Misua showcases the Chinese influence back in the day. This dish can now be found in many eateries in Malolos Bulacan and even has numerous cooking tutorials available online for avid home cooks.

Ingredients

• 4 pcs Crab
• 5 cloves Garlic minced
• 1 thumb Ginger cut into strips
• ½ cup Spring onions cut into ½ inch
• 1 pc Onion cubed
• 2 tablespoon Fish sauce
• 2 cups Misua
• 2 tablespoon Oil
• ¼ teaspoon Ground black pepper

Procedure

1. Heat the cooking oil in a cooking pot.
2. Saute the garlic and ginger.
3. Add the onion. Cook until the onion becomes soft.
4. Add-in the crabs. Pour-in the fish sauce and add water . Let it boil.Cover and simmer for 15 minutes.
5. Sprinkle some ground black pepper. Let the water reboil. Cook for 1 minute.
6. Put-in the misua noodles. Stir and cook for 1 minute.
7. Add the spring onions. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes more.
8. Transfer to a serving bowl.
9. Serve and enjoy!

References

• https://www.pinoycookingrecipes.com/crab-with-miswa.html
• https://www.theexodoers.com/bulacan-foods/
• https://eatlikepinoy.com/best-crab-with-misua-recipe/