Embark on a culinary adventure to Singapore with our Chili Crab recipe, a spicy and flavorful seafood dish that embodies the rich tapestry of Singaporean cuisine. In this article, we'll guide you through creating this iconic dish right in your own kitchen.

Discovering Chili Crab

Chili Crab is more than just a dish it's a national treasure in Singapore. This delectable seafood delicacy features succulent crab cooked in a luscious and spicy tomato-based sauce that's perfect for dipping steamed buns or mantou.

Ingredients You'll Need:

2 Large mud crabs (about 1.5 kg each), cleaned and cut into pieces

6-8 Red chilies, blended into a paste

5 Cloves garlic, minced

1 Thumb-sized ginger, minced

1 Egg, beaten

2 tbsp Vegetable oil

1 cup Tomato ketchup

1/2 cup Water

2 tsp Sugar

Salt to taste

Fresh cilantro leaves for garnish

Steamed buns (mantou) for serving

Instructions:

Preparing Chili Crab:

Heat the vegetable oil in a large wok or deep frying pan over medium heat.

Add the minced garlic and ginger. Sauté until fragrant.

Stir in the blended red chili paste and continue cooking for a few minutes until the oil begins to separate from the paste.

Add the crab pieces and stir-fry for a few minutes until they turn partially red.

Pour in the tomato ketchup, water, sugar, and salt. Stir well to combine all the ingredients.

Cover the wok and let the crab simmer in the sauce for about 10-15 minutes, or until the crab is fully cooked, and the sauce thickens.

Gradually drizzle in the beaten egg while stirring the sauce to create a silky texture.

Serving Chili Crab:

Transfer the Chili Crab to a serving dish.

Garnish with fresh cilantro leaves.

Serve the Chili Crab hot with steamed buns (mantou) on the side for dipping and enjoy this iconic Singaporean dish in the comfort of your home.