Ginataang Alimasag (Crablets in Coconut Milk)

Ingredients:

• 1/2 kilo fresh alimasag (talangka or crablets)
• 1 cup thick coconut milk
  
• 2 cups thin coconut milk
  
• 4 pieces jalapeno pepper
• 5 cloves garlic, minced
  
• 1 pieces onion, sliced
  
• 2 tablespoon ginger, minced
• 6 pako (fern) leaves and stalks
• salt to taste

1. Wash crablets thoroughly with tap water. Drain.
2. Saute garlic in butter or margarine until light brown. Add chopped onion.
3. Put shrimps, stirring briskly for 2-3 minutes. Add onion, garlic, salt and siling labuyo.
4. Cover the saucepan and continue cooking for another 5 minutes. If desired, add bread crumbs to thicken sauce

*Bottled hot sauce may be used instead of siling labuyo*