Singapore Chilli Crab
Ingredients
- • 2 kg mud crabs (cleaned and quartered)
- • 60 ml vegetable oil
- • 4 item shallots (minced)
- • 6 cloves garlic (minced)
- • 30 g fresh ginger (minced)
- • 4 item red chillies (finely chopped)
- • 120 ml tomato ketchup
- • 60 ml chilli sauce
- • 60 ml rice wine or dry sherry
- • 30 ml light soy sauce
- • 30 g sugar
- • 240 ml chicken stock
- • 15 g cornstarch
- • 1 item egg (lightly beaten)
- • 3 item spring onions (cut into 2-inch pieces)
- • 15 g fresh coriander leaves
- • 1 sprinkle salt to taste
Instructions
- 1
Clean crabs thoroughly, remove top shell, and quarter each crab. Remove gills and rinse well. Pat dry with paper towels.
- 2
Heat wok over high heat and add vegetable oil. When oil is smoking, add crab pieces and stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until shells turn bright red. Remove and set aside.
- 3
In the same wok, reduce heat to medium and add minced shallots, garlic, ginger, and chopped chillies. Stir-fry for 2 minutes until fragrant.
- 4
Add tomato ketchup, chilli sauce, rice wine, soy sauce, and sugar. Stir well to combine all sauce ingredients.
- 5
Pour in chicken stock and bring mixture to a simmer. Mix cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of water to create a slurry.
- 6
Return crabs to the wok and toss to coat with sauce. Cover and simmer for 8-10 minutes until crab meat is fully cooked.
- 7
Add cornstarch slurry and stir gently until sauce thickens to coat the back of a spoon.
- 8
Turn off heat and slowly drizzle in beaten egg while stirring gently to create silky egg ribbons in the sauce.
- 9
Add spring onions and give a final toss. Season with salt if needed.
- 10
Transfer to a large serving platter, garnish with fresh coriander leaves, and serve immediately with mantou buns or French bread.
Nutrition (per serving)
Nutrition data is approximate and derived from OpenFoodFacts.org. Values may vary based on ingredients, brands, and preparation methods. Not intended as dietary or medical advice.
Chef's Note
"This iconic Singapore dish brings the vibrant flavors of hawker centers right to your kitchen. Don't be intimidated by the ingredient list - the sweet, spicy, and tangy sauce comes together beautifully and is perfect for soaking up with mantou buns or French bread."
