Chili Crab Delight

Chili Crab Delight is a popular Singaporean seafood dish known for its spicy and savory flavors. This recipe combines succulent crab meat with a rich and aromatic chili sauce, creating a delightful dish that is perfect for sharing with family and friends.

Chili Crab Delight

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs (900g) fresh crab, cleaned and cracked
  • 1/4 cup (60ml) vegetable oil
  • 5 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 2 red chilies, finely sliced
  • 1/4 cup (60g) tomato ketchup
  • 1/4 cup (60ml) chili sauce
  • 1/4 cup (60ml) water
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 2 stalks scallions, chopped

Instructions

  1. Heat the vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over medium heat.
  2. Add the minced garlic, chopped onion, and sliced red chilies. Stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until fragrant.
  3. Add the tomato ketchup, chili sauce, water, soy sauce, and sugar. Stir well to combine the sauce.
  4. Add the cleaned and cracked crab to the wok. Stir-fry for 5 minutes, coating the crab with the chili sauce.
  5. Pour the beaten egg over the crab and stir quickly to coat the crab with the egg.
  6. Cover the wok and let the crab cook for another 8-10 minutes, or until the crab is fully cooked and the sauce has thickened.
  7. Sprinkle chopped scallions over the chili crab before serving.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
20 minutes
Cooking time:
25 minutes
Total time:
45 minutes
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
320 per serving
Protein
25g
Carbohydrates
15g
Fat
18g

Supplies

Wok or large skillet Cooking spoon Chopping board Knife

Tools

Stovetop

Serving suggestions

Serve the Chili Crab Delight with steamed white rice or crusty bread to soak up the flavorful sauce.

Tips & tricks

For a spicier kick, add more red chilies or a dash of chili flakes to the sauce. Be sure to have plenty of napkins on hand as this dish can get messy but is absolutely worth it!

Cost

$30