Ginataang Alimasag (Crabs in Coconut Milk) - PinoyBites

Ingredients

• 2 - 2 ½ lbs fresh blue crabs (washed well and drained * (see notes))
• 2 400 ml coconut milk (I used Cha’s organic premium coconut milk)
• 2 inch long ginger (sliced thinly)
• 1 medium onion (finely chopped)
• 3 cloves garlic (finely chopped)
• 3 tablespoons shrimp paste ((I used Barrio Fiesta sauteed, regular))
• Small bunch of sitaw (Asian long beans, cut into 3 inch lengths * (see notes))
• 4 Red Thai chilies (whole or sliced)
• Patis (fish sauce, for seasoning)
• Ground black pepper (for seasoning)
• 2 tablespoons canola oil (for sautéing)