Aligue (Crab Fat) Fried Eggs

While we love the simplicity of a crispy fried egg over rice, we won't say no to novelty from time to time. You probably already have a fried egg hack that you like, using chili crisp or pesto or parmesan cheese. Add this one to your arsenal: aligue (crab fat paste) fried eggs.

What is Aligue?

Aligue, or taba ng talangka, is a rich Filipino seafood paste made from the roe and fat—the reddish-yellow substance inside the back of the shell—of Asian shore crabs (talangka).

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When fried in high heat, aligue turns into flavorful, meaty bits full of crab flavor. Almost like seafood giniling!