How to make Chili Crab | Cara-cara Memasak KETAM CILI | Ketam Nipah | Kepiting Pedas | #0015

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.

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

Add minced garlic, ginger, and onion; sauté until fragrant, about 2-3 minutes.

Stir in chili paste and cook for another minute.

Add tomato sauce, soy sauce, sugar, and water; mix well.

Bring the sauce to a simmer over medium heat.

Add the crab pieces, cover, and cook for 10-15 minutes until crab is cooked through.

In a small bowl, mix cornstarch with water to create a slurry; add to the sauce.

Stir gently until the sauce thickens, about 2-3 minutes.

Crack an egg into the sauce and stir quickly to create ribbons.

Remove from heat and garnish with chopped coriander and lime juice.

Serve hot with steamed buns or rice.

Cooking Techniques

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