Singapore Chili Crab Recipe (This is SO good!) 🦀 MUST TRY South East Asian S.E.A Delicacy.

crab

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: chicken

Tofu offers a vegetarian option while chicken reduces cost.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Coconut oil adds flavor while canola is more budget-friendly.

tomato sauce

🥗Healthier: fresh tomatoes

💰Cheaper: canned tomatoes

Fresh tomatoes enhance flavor while canned are more economical.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: liquid aminos

Tamari is gluten-free while liquid aminos are often less expensive.

Heat vegetable oil in a large wok over medium heat until shimmering

Add minced garlic and ginger; sauté until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes

Stir in chopped red chili and cook for another minute

Add tomato sauce, ketchup, soy sauce, and sugar; mix well and bring to a simmer

Carefully add the cleaned crab to the sauce, coating well

Cover and cook for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally

In a small bowl, mix cornstarch with water to create a slurry

Add the slurry to the crab mixture and stir until thickened, about 2-3 minutes

Crack an egg into the sauce, stirring gently to create ribbons

Garnish with chopped green onions and coriander before serving

Serve with lime wedges on the side

Cooking Techniques

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Allergens