Singaporean Chili Crab Recipe

Name: Singaporean Chili Crab Recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 25 min
Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon (8g) cornstarch; 2 tablespoons (30g) water; 7 tablespoons (104ml) peanut oil; 2 to 3 shallots, minced (about 1/2 cup); 1 1/2-inch knob ginger, grated (about 2 tablespoons); 6 medium garlic cloves, minced (about 2 tablespoons); 4 Thai chiles, minced; 2 whole Mud or Dungeness crabs (about 1 pound each), prepared (see note); 2 cups (500ml) homemade or store-bought low sodium chicken broth; 1/4 cup (66g) tomato paste; 1/2 cup (125ml) hot-sweet chili sauce (see note); Salt, to taste; Sugar, to taste; 1 large egg, beaten; 1/2 cup thinly sliced green onions; 1 cup fresh cilantro leaves; Rice or steamed buns to serve on side

Instructions

Prep:5minCook:20min

For a real taste of Singapore, try this signature seafood dish: hard-shell crabs cooked in a flavorful sweet, salty, chili-hot tomato sauce. Have some rice or steamed buns on hand to mop it up.

Updated at: Wed, 11 Dec 2024 21:16:09 GMT