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Chili Crab

Chili Crab

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45 min๐Ÿ”ฅ MediumDinnerMain course

Chili crab is a famous dish from Singapore, featuring crabs cooked in a tangy and spicy tomato-based sauce that's perfect for dipping with bread or rice.

๐Ÿ›’ Ingredients

๐ŸŸ Seafood

Crab1 kg

๐Ÿฅฆ Vegetables

Onion1 unit
Garlic4 cloves
Ginger1 inch
Spring onion2 unit
Corianderhandful unit

๐Ÿด Other

Tomato sauce400 g
Soy sauce2 tablespoon
Cornstarch1 tablespoon

๐ŸŒถ๏ธ Spices & Herbs

Chili paste2 tablespoon
Sugar1 teaspoon

๐Ÿท Beverages

Water100 ml

๐Ÿซ’ Oils & Fats

Vegetable oil2 tablespoon

๐Ÿ”ช Preparation

Do this before you start cooking

  • Clean and cut the crab into pieces.
  • Finely chop the onion, garlic, and ginger.
  • Slice the spring onions and chop the coriander.

๐Ÿ“‹ Instructions

1

Heat vegetable oil in a large wok over medium heat.

2

Add the chopped onion, garlic, and ginger, and sautรฉ until fragrant.

3

Stir in the chili paste and cook for another minute.

4

Add the tomato sauce, soy sauce, sugar, and water, and bring to a simmer.

5

Add the crab pieces, cover, and cook for about 10-15 minutes until the crab is cooked through.

6

Mix the cornstarch with a little water and add it to the sauce to thicken.

7

Garnish with spring onions and coriander before serving.

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