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Chilli crab recipe
Savor the spicy and sweet flavors of Singapore's favorite!
Ingredients
- 1200 g live crab
- 3 tbsp vegetable oil
- 4 garlic
- 1 tbsp ginger
- 3 tbsp chili paste
- 200 ml tomato sauce
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 100 ml water
- 2 spring onions
- 1 coriander
How to make Chilli crab
- Prepare the ingredients: clean 1 live crab, chop into quarters, and remove the shell and gills carefully.
- Heat 3 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a large wok over medium heat until shimmering, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add 4 cloves of minced garlic and 1 tablespoon of grated ginger to the wok and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Stir in 3 tablespoons of chili paste, 200 g of tomato sauce, 1 tablespoon of sugar, and 100 ml of water; mix well.
- Add the crab pieces to the wok, then cover and cook for 15-20 minutes until the crab is cooked through and coated in sauce.
- Prepare for serving: while the crab cooks, chop spring onions for garnish and wash fresh coriander leaves.
- Once cooked, remove the lid and gently stir the crab to coat it in sauce before serving.
- Serve the chilli crab hot, garnished with chopped spring onions and coriander.
What is Chilli crab?
Chilli crab is a traditional dish from Singapore, cooked in a pan, and takes about 45 minutes from start to finish. It is built around live crab and tomato sauce. The recipe below uses 10 ingredients and is written out step by step.
How long does Chilli crab take?
At 45 minutes it is quicker than 69% of the 588 dishes in Copper's atlas. The method runs to 8 steps, the longest being 15 minutes.
Any tips for making Chilli crab?
Using live crab ensures freshness and better flavor.
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