Halabos Na Samba

Known in Cavite City as samba. This is a local yummy variety of lobster also known by other aliases: tatampal, hipong dapa or mantis shrimp.

Ingredients:
1 kilo samba/tatampal/hipong dapa/mantis shrimp
1/2 cup water (7up or Sprite)
salt to taste
garlic, onion and ginger (optional)

Procedure:
In a large pot pour water and the samba. Season with a dash of salt. Cover pot slightly and bring to a boil and simmer for 10 minutes. Turn off heat and keep pot covered. Let the remaining heat and steam cook the samba until orange pink. Do not overcook.

Serve with vinegar and garlic dip.