How to Make Singaporean Chile Crab - A Step-by-Step Guide

Singapore is home to a diverse and vibrant food scene, with influences from Chinese, Malay, Indian, and Indonesian cuisines. One of the most iconic dishes to come out of Singapore is the chili crab - a dish that is beloved by locals and tourists alike.

Chili crab is a delicious and messy dish that features succulent crab cooked in a spicy, sweet, and savory sauce that is made with a combination of chili sauce, tomato sauce, and various aromatics. The result is a dish that is bursting ...

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Ingredients

  • 1 pound whole Dungeness crab
  • 5 tablespoons ketchup
  • 1 cup water
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • ¾ teaspoon dark soy sauce
  • 5 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 7 cloves garlic, crushed
  • 2 tablespoons chopped shallots
  • 10 red chili peppers, pounded with seeds
  • ¾ teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 4 green onions, minced

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 35 mins
  • Servings: 3
  • Yield: 3 servings

  • Wash crabs and separate claws from body. Crack the shell and cut the body into 4 to 6 pieces.
  • In a large bowl, mix together ketchup, water, cornstarch, and soy sauce.
  • Heat skillet and the oil, stir in garlic and shallots. Fry the garlic and shallots for 1 to 2 minutes before adding the chili. Fry another 2 minutes. Add crab pieces and fry until they turn red, about 4 minutes.
  • Stir sauce mixture into the skillet until the crabs are well coated. Cover the skillet and let simmer on high heat, for 7 minutes or until the shells turn bright red.
  • Remove cover and stir in the lime juice. Stir in beaten egg until it is fully cooked. Turn the heat off and stir in green onions.
  • Nutrition

    517 cal.

    • Total Fat: 33g
    • Saturated Fat: 5g
    • Cholesterol: 173mg
    • Sodium: 771mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 30g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 15g
    • Protein: 29g
    • Vitamin C: 230mg
    • Calcium: 182mg
    • Iron: 4mg
    • Potassium: 1075mg