Curacha

Curacha!

Origin
Place of origin	Philippines
Region or state	Zamboanga
Dish details
Course served	Main course
Serving temperature	Hot

Curacha also known as spanner crab or red frog crab is a local Chavacano name given to a sea crab species found in Zamboanga. It is uniquely found in the deep-waters of Zamboanga and nowhere else in the world. It is a highbred crustacean, with crossbreed characteristics of a large sea crab and a big spiny lobster. It is a large crab with a red color, which stays the same in color even when cooked. The crab is usually steamed or boiled so its flavor is preserved.Unlike most crabs whose majority of meat can be found in their claws, the mother-load of the curacha's meat is found in its body. ^[1]

References

1. ^ "Zamboanga Z-Food Recipes: A Collection of Favorite Filipino Foods Curacha!". http://www.zamboanga.com/ZFood_recipes/ZFood_Recipes.htm.