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ඉක්මනින් හදාගන්න පුළුවන් Chili Crab Recipe එකක් | How to Make Chili Crab | Chili Crab Recipe

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Chili Crab

Cultural Context

Chili Crab originated in Singapore in the 1950s and has since become a national dish celebrated for its bold flavors and rich sauce. Traditionally enjoyed during family gatherings and special occasions, it showcases the country's love for seafood and spicy cuisine. Today, it is a must-try for visitors and has inspired variations across the globe, from restaurants to home kitchens.

SingaporeanSGmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
500g Cleaned Crabs
2 Tbsp Ginger Paste
2 Tbsp Garlic Paste
4 Tbsp Tomato Sauce
4 - 5 Tbsp Chili Paste
1 - 1 1/2 Cups Thick Coconut Milk
5 - 6 Tbsp Oil
3 Capsicum Chilies
4 - 5 Stakes Lemon Grass (No Leaves)
2 - 3 Leaves Lime/Citrus Leaves
1 Egg
1 Tbsp Sugar
Salt to Taste

crab

🥗Healthier: shrimp

💰Cheaper: chicken

Shrimp provides a similar texture while chicken is more budget-friendly.

chili paste

🥗Healthier: sambal oelek

💰Cheaper: homemade chili sauce

Sambal oelek offers a fresh flavor, while homemade sauce can reduce costs.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Coconut oil adds a unique flavor and is healthier.

egg

🥗Healthier: flaxseed meal

💰Cheaper: aquafaba

Flaxseed meal can bind ingredients while being plant-based.

1

Prepare the ingredients: clean the crabs, measure out the ginger paste, garlic paste, tomato sauce, chili paste, thick coconut milk, oil, capsicum chilies, lemon grass, lime/citrus leaves, egg, sugar, and salt.

2

In a pan, heat the oil and sauté the ginger and garlic paste until fragrant.

3

Add the chili paste and tomato sauce, stirring to combine.

4

Introduce the cleaned crabs to the pan, coating them in the sauce.

5

Pour in the thick coconut milk and bring to a simmer.

6

Add the chopped capsicum, lemon grass, lime/citrus leaves, sugar, and salt to taste.

7

Crack the egg into the mixture and stir well.

8

Cook until the crabs are fully cooked and the sauce has thickened.

9

Serve hot.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingsimmeringthickening

Spice Level:

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Dietary

pescatarian

Allergens

shellfishsoy

Also Known As

Chili CrabChili Crab Singapore Style

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