Chili Crab

Name: Chili Crab
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Singaporean
Ingredients: 1 kg Crab (whole or crab legs); 1 unit Onion; 4 clove(s) Garlic; 1 tablespoon Ginger; 200 ml Tomato sauce; 2 tablespoons Chili paste; 2 tablespoons Soy sauce; 1 teaspoon Sugar; 1 tablespoon Cornstarch; 100 ml Water; 2 unit Spring onions; 2 tablespoons Oil

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Chili crab is a famous Singaporean dish that features succulent crab cooked in a spicy, tangy tomato and chili sauce. It's a flavorful and messy delight that's perfect for sharing with friends and family.

🛒 Ingredients

🐟 Seafood

Crab (whole or crab legs)1 kg

🥦 Vegetables

Onion1 unit

Garlic4 clove(s)

Ginger1 tablespoon

Spring onions2 unit

🍴 Other

Tomato sauce200 ml

Soy sauce2 tablespoons

Sugar1 teaspoon

Cornstarch1 tablespoon

🌶️ Spices & Herbs

Chili paste2 tablespoons

🍷 Beverages

Water100 ml

🫒 Oils & Fats

Oil2 tablespoons

📋 Instructions

Clean and cut the crab into manageable pieces

Finely chop the onion, garlic, and ginger

Slice the spring onions for garnish

Mix cornstarch with water to create a slurry

Heat oil in a large wok over medium heat

Add chopped onions, garlic, and ginger, sauté until fragrant

Stir in chili paste and cook for another minute

Add tomato sauce, soy sauce, and sugar; mix well

Add crab pieces to the wok, stirring to coat in the sauce

Cover and cook for about 10 minutes, allowing the crab to steam

Stir in the cornstarch slurry to thicken the sauce

Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the sauce is glossy

Garnish with sliced spring onions before serving

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