Mangrove Crab

Alimango Scylla

Known locally as 'alimango', this ten-legged decapod crustacean is also called the Indo-Pacific swamp crab, though 'alimango' was more commonly translated as “mud crab” or “mangrove crab”

  • Origin & fishing method

    - From the coastal mangrove areas Philippines
    - Harvested from mud crab farms

  • Flavor

    - Has a moist meat, mostly found in the body and claws
    - Has a marvelous distinct and sweet flavor

  • Cooking

    - Can be boiled or turned into chili mud crab
    - A must-try: Ginataang Alimango, a simple crab recipe cooked in coconut milk that has a deliciously creamy and spicy flavor