Salted Egg Yolk Crab (salted Egg Yolk Explosion)
Indulge in the rich and creamy flavors of Salted Egg Yolk Crab, a popular Singaporean dish that features succulent crab meat coated in a decadent salted egg yolk sauce. This dish is a must-try for seafood lovers and those who enjoy the unique taste of salted egg yolk.
Ingredients
- 2 whole crabs, cleaned and cracked
- 3 salted egg yolks
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 5 curry leaves
- 3 bird's eye chilies, sliced
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
- 1/4 cup evaporated milk
- 2 tablespoons cooking oil
Instructions
- Steam the cleaned and cracked crabs for 8-10 minutes until they turn red and the meat is cooked through.
- Separate the egg yolks from the salted eggs and mash them into a fine paste.
- Heat the unsalted butter in a pan over medium heat. Add the mashed salted egg yolks, curry leaves, and bird's eye chilies. Stir-fry until fragrant.
- Add sugar, salt, and white pepper to the mixture, then pour in the evaporated milk. Stir well to combine.
- In a separate pan, heat cooking oil over medium heat. Stir-fry the steamed crabs until they are coated with the salted egg yolk sauce.
- Transfer the salted egg yolk crab to a serving plate and garnish with additional curry leaves and sliced chilies if desired.
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 15 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 20 minutes
- Total time:
- 35 minutes
- Cooking method
- Stovetop
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 320 per serving
- Carbohydrates
- 10g
- Protein
- 25g
- Fat
- 20g
Supplies
Steamer Frying Pan Serving Plate
Tools
Knife Cutting Board Mixing Bowl Whisk
Serving suggestions
Serve the Salted Egg Yolk Crab with steamed rice or mantou (Chinese steamed buns) to soak up the delicious sauce.
Tips & tricks
Be careful not to overcook the crab to maintain its tender texture, and adjust the amount of bird's eye chilies according to your preferred level of spiciness.
Cost
$40