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Baked Crab

Cultural Context

Baked crab is a beloved dish in Singapore, often enjoyed during celebrations and family gatherings. It showcases the region's rich seafood heritage and the influence of various culinary traditions, particularly Chinese and Malay cuisines. The dish is known for its savory, spicy sauce that complements the sweetness of the crab meat, making it a favorite among locals and tourists alike.

SingaporeanSGmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
450 to 500 grams crab
2 cups soaked and cut vermicelli
80 grams sliced leaf lard or bacon
half teaspoon granulated salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1.5 teaspoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1 tablespoon oyster sauce
1.5 teaspoon sugar
2 teaspoon sweet black soy sauce
1 teaspoon fragrant chili
4 slices old ginger
5 coriander roots
half cup chicken broth
2 stalks green onion cut into 7.5 cm long pieces
1 spring celery cut into 2.5 cm long pieces
10 cloves garlic

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil reduces saturated fat while maintaining flavor.

chili paste

🥗Healthier: sriracha

💰Cheaper: hot sauce

Sriracha offers a similar heat with fewer calories.

oyster sauce

🥗Healthier: soy sauce

💰Cheaper: hoisin sauce

Soy sauce provides umami flavor with lower calories.

bread crumbs

🥗Healthier: panko

💰Cheaper: crushed crackers

Panko adds crunch, while crushed crackers are more economical.

1

Rinse the crab and chop into six pieces.

2

Add granulated salt, black pepper, soy sauce, sesame oil, and marinate the crab for 15 minutes.

3

Combine fragrant chili, old ginger, coriander root, garlic, and leaf lard or bacon into a bowl.

4

Place the bowl in the microwave and cook at 600 watts for 3 to 4 minutes.

5

Combine the vermicelli, chicken broth, oyster sauce, sugar, sweet black soy sauce, green onions, celery, and mixed crab.

6

Close the lid and place the bowl in the microwave oven, cooking at 600 watts for 6 to 10 minutes.

7

After cooking, mix the dish thoroughly and serve.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingbaking

Equipment Needed

microwave

Spice Level:

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Allergens

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Also Known As

Baked Chili CrabChili Crab

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