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'Binakol na Alimango'- the Capiz way

When a seafood craving hits, a creamy and tasty crab recipe makes up a special bite on a regular day or special occasion.

Known as “Binakol na Alimango," it is one of the crab-based menus that are traditionally prepared in the municipality of Pontevedra, Capiz as documented by the Capiz Provincial Tourism and Cultural Affairs Office in 2021.

The town is among the province’s main producers of crabs, prawns, shrimps, and milkfish because of its vast fishpond and mangrove areas for aquaculture production.


A screengrab of the cooked Binakol nga Alimango from the PTCAO's digital documentation of the province's delicacies. (Screengrab from PTCAO video)

Using a clay pot, the crabs are mixed in a sauté of garlic, onion, and tomato until their shells become reddish.

“Pag pula na ang alimango, ibutang ang tanglad, isabaw ang tubod, isunod ang kinayod nga lubi kag takpan ang kolon kag pabukalon,” said part of a video demonstration of the Digital Documentation of Capisnon Native Foods.

(When the crabs become reddish, add the lemon grass, coconut juice, and young coconut meat then close the pot until it boils.)

The preparation is wrapped up by adding salt according to taste after the pepper leaves and sliced long pepper fruit variety are added to the pot.

The continuing video documentation showcasing the culinary traditions of the province has initially featured 17 dishes or delicacies or one for each of the 17 local government units.

It is part of the province’s record-keeping on the intangible cultural heritage to secure and protect ownership and raise public awareness, and encourage mutual respect for the Capiceños' way of life in line with the Filipino Food Month Celebration.

The "Binakol nga Alimango" is among the crab-based recipes documented in the municipality of Pontevedra, Capiz. (PTCAO file photo)

The PTCAO has also tapped Capiz State University, Colegio dela Purisima Concepcion, Filamer Chrisitian University and Hercor College which are offering Hospitality and Management, Tourism, and Food Technology courses, for a food showcase and demonstration from April 18 to 21 at SM City along Arnaldo Boulevard in this city.

Each of the participating schools will showcase and demonstrate preparations for the three main courses, drinks, and desserts during their respective schedules.

Ready your eyes and taste for yourself the Capiceños way of the mouth-watering Binakol na Alimango to satisfy your gastronomic cravings from the Seafood Capital of the Philippines! (AGP/AAL/PIA Capiz)

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