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Discover the simple joy of making Singapore Chili Crab at home with PasGo's guide, a perfect feast for your loved ones.
Essential Ingredients:
- 2 fresh mud crabs
- 2 teaspoons of cornstarch
- 1 onion
- 4 to 6 cloves of garlic
- 1 piece of ginger
- 4 to 6 shallots
- 3 horn peppers, 3 bird's eye chilies
- 2 tablespoons of chili sauce
- 1/2 tablespoon of tomato sauce
- 1 chicken egg
- 1 cup of water
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons bean paste (fermented bean paste)
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- Cooking oil, broth, salt.
Singapore Chili Crab Ingredients
The key ingredient, crab, necessitates attention in selection for an authentic taste and aroma. Opt for live crabs. For meaty crabs, check the color between the joints on the claws; a deep pink or red indicates a meaty crab. For roe crabs, feel the shell; soft shells suggest less roe, while hard indicates a good amount of roe and meat.
Singapore Chili Crab Recipe:
Step 1: Clean the crab and soak in ice water or freeze for 10-15 minutes for freshness and easier handling. Then, cut into small pieces, cracking the shell slightly for better seasoning absorption.
Step 2: Peel and finely crush ginger, garlic, shallots, bird's eye chili, and bell peppers. Slice the onion into wedges. Julienne the ginger.
Crab soaked in rich, flavorful sauce
Step 3: Heat oil in a pan, sauté onions until they're soft and translucent. Add the ground mixture of ginger, garlic, shallots, and chilis, stirring well. Keep the heat low for about 5 minutes.
Next, add a cup of water, 2 tablespoons of soy sauce, 1 tablespoon of rice vinegar, 2 tablespoons of bean paste, and 2 tablespoons of sugar, mixing well to form the sauce.
Finally, add the crab into the pan, spooning the sauce over it continuously for even absorption or gently stirring. Cover and simmer on low heat for about 15 minutes. Once the crab turns a vibrant red, stir in beaten egg for a slightly thickened sauce.
Crab meat firm, preserving its natural sweetness
Step 4: Serve the crab on a plate, pour the sauce over it, and sprinkle with shredded ginger for an immediate feast.
Singapore chili crab is quite simple to make
The sight of Singapore chili crab, with its enticingly vibrant red hue soaked in glossy sauce, is irresistible, visually stimulating the taste buds even before the first bite.
The real charm of this delightful dish unfolds upon tasting. The firm, pearly white crab meat, mixed with the rich, irresistible sauce, wins over everyone with its deliciousness.
The dish captivates you from the very first taste
This is how to make Singapore chili crab, as introduced by PasGo. With easily accessible ingredients and simple steps, you can effortlessly recreate it at home. For a change of scenery and a luxurious, modern dining experience, consider visiting Khôi Dry Crab Hotpot Restaurant on Trần Hưng Đạo Street. Beyond the authentic Singapore chili crab, explore various crab dishes like Khôi crab hotpot, crab with handle, black pepper crab sauce... With its beautiful space and delicious food, Khôi Dry Crab Hotpot Restaurant promises an ideal destination.
For your reference: Khôi Dry Crab Hotpot Restaurant – No. 79 Trần Hưng Đạo, Hoàn Kiếm District, Hanoi. Open hours: 11:00 – 14:30 and 18:00 – 24:00 daily.
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