How to Make Singapore Chili Crabs - A Step-by-Step Guide

Singapore Chili Crabs is a mouthwatering dish that has become a national treasure in Singapore. This iconic dish is known for its rich and spicy chili sauce that coats the succulent crab meat, creating a perfect harmony of flavors. It is a popular dish often enjoyed by locals and visitors alike, and it has gained international acclaim as one of the must-try dishes when visiting Singapore.

The key to making authentic Singapore Chili Crabs lies in the perfect balance of sweet, savory, a...

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Ingredients

  • ½ cup ketchup
  • ½ cup chicken broth
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons chile-garlic sauce (such as sambal oelek)
  • 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
  • 1 tablespoon tamarind paste
  • 2 teaspoons fish sauce
  • 2 teaspoons palm sugar
  • ¼ cup minced shallot
  • 6 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, or more as needed
  • 2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger root
  • 1 tablespoon minced serrano pepper
  • 2 cooked Dungeness crabs, cleaned and cracked
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
  • 2 tablespoons sliced green onion (green part only)

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 30 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Whisk ketchup, chicken broth, egg, soy sauce, chile-garlic sauce, oyster sauce, tamarind paste, fish sauce, and palm sugar together in a bowl.
  • Stir shallots, garlic, oil, ginger, and serrano pepper together in a pot over medium-high heat. Saute until sizzling, about 2 minutes. Add crab to pot, cover the pot with a lid, and shake until crab is completely coated in shallot mixture. Remove lid and cook and stir until heated through, about 3 minutes.
  • Pour ketchup mixture into pot, reduce heat to medium, and cook and stir until sauce thickens and crab is hot about 5 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in cilantro and green onions.
  • Nutrition

    222 cal.

    • Total Fat: 9g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 95mg
    • Sodium: 1575mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 18g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 10g
    • Protein: 18g
    • Vitamin C: 12mg
    • Calcium: 72mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 521mg