Alupihan Dagat in oyster sauce (Mantis Shrimp)

Mantis shrimp….. The first time I saw this kind of seafood, I am asked my self? Can this be eaten? and if so, Is there any meat inside? I can not answer the question unless I tried it. The answer is…….Yes, It can be eaten and Yes it has lots of meat inside. To make it more flavourful, I cooked it asian style accompanied by river spinach (kangkong) and seasoned with oyster sauce. YUMMM!!!!………..Did you know that this mantis shrimp is a good source of heart healthy omega 3′s are also thought to reduce the inflammation, enhance immune function, and even lower the risk of certain types of cancer…….

Ingredients: serves 4 persons

• 1 kilo mantis shrimp
• 2 tbsp oil
• 3 tbsp garlic
• 1 small chopped onions
• 1 stalk chopped onion leeks
• 1 thumb size sliced ginger strips
• 1 bunch kangkong leaves (river spinach)
• 1/2 cup water
• 1 tbsp corn starch dissolve in 1/2 cup water
• 2 tbsp oyster sauce
• 1 tbsp dark soy sauce
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• salt and pepper

Procedures:

• In a pan with cover, heat oil and saute garlic, onion and ginger. Then add inmantis shrimp and half cup water and cover. boil for 5 minutes or until mantis shrimp turns orange color.
• Add in river spinach then combine soy sauce, oyster sauce to dissolved cornstarch with water and pour into shrimp.
• Cook for a minute and serve hot.

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