Singapore chilli crab

 

### Singapore Chilli Crab Recipe

Singapore Chilli Crab is a famous dish known for its sweet, spicy, and savory flavors. Here’s how to prepare this iconic dish at home.

#### Ingredients

- **1 kg (about 2 medium-sized) mud crabs**, cleaned and cut into pieces

- **1/4 cup vegetable oil**

- **1/4 cup tomato ketchup**

- **2 tablespoons chili sauce**

- **1 tablespoon soy sauce**

- **1 tablespoon oyster sauce** (optional)

- **1 tablespoon sugar**

- **1 teaspoon salt**

- **4 cloves garlic**, minced

- **1-inch piece ginger**, minced

- **2-3 red chilies**, chopped (adjust to taste)

- **1/4 cup chicken stock or water**

- **2 eggs**, beaten

- **Fresh coriander leaves**, for garnish

- **Steamed buns or rice**, for serving

#### Instructions

1. **Prepare the Crabs:**

   - Clean the crabs thoroughly. Remove the gills and cut them in half. Crack the legs slightly to allow the sauce to penetrate.

2. **Make the Spice Paste:**

   - In a blender, combine garlic, ginger, and red chilies to form a coarse paste. If using dried chilies, soak them in hot water for about 10 minutes before blending.

3. **Cook the Spice Paste:**

   - Heat the vegetable oil in a large wok over medium-high heat. Add the spice paste and sauté for about 3-4 minutes until fragrant.

4. **Add Sauces:**

   - Stir in the tomato ketchup, chili sauce, soy sauce, oyster sauce (if using), sugar, and salt. Mix well and let it cook for another minute.

5. **Add Crabs:**

   - Add the cleaned crab pieces to the wok and stir to coat them in the sauce. Pour in the chicken stock or water, cover the wok with a lid, and let it cook for about 5-6 minutes until the crabs turn bright orange-red.

6. **Thicken the Sauce:**

   - Gradually stir in the beaten eggs while mixing gently to create ribbons of egg in the sauce. Cook for an additional minute until the eggs are set.

7. **Garnish and Serve:**

   - Remove from heat and garnish with fresh coriander leaves. Serve hot with steamed buns or rice to soak up the delicious sauce.

This Singapore Chilli Crab recipe is perfect for sharing with friends and family, allowing everyone to enjoy this messy yet delightful dish!

Citations:

[1] https://www.yummytummyaarthi.com/singaporean-chilli-crab-recipe/

[2] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l2ToW0IDG1U

[3] https://nomadette.com/singapore-chilli-crab/

[4] https://www.recipetineats.com/singapore-chilli-crab/

[5] https://www.butestseafoodie.com/post/singapore-chilli-crab

[6] https://www.seriouseats.com/singaporean-singapore-chili-crab-recipe

[7] https://feastgloriousfeast.com/vegan-vietnamese-summer-rolls/

[8] https://somethingnutritiousblog.com/tofu-and-veggie-summer-rolls/