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Curacha, also known as "spanner crab" or "red frog crab", is a local Chavacano name given to Ranina ranina, commonly found in the waters of Sulu province and Zamboanga and Bataan province. 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, most of the meat in curacha is found in its body.[1]

Curacha

Alternative names	Spanner crab, red frog crab
Course	Main course
Place of origin	Philippines
Region or state	Zamboanga
Serving temperature	Hot
Cookbook: Curacha

The word curacha is Chavacano for "cockroach", in reference to its appearance, derived from Spanish cucaracha. It also is known as kagang pamah in Tausug and ipis dagat ("sea cockroach") in Bataeño Tagalog.[1][2]

See also

• Ginataang hipon
• Curacha Alavar
• Halabos

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