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Spicy Singapore Chili Crab: Discover This Flavorful Dish!

Spicy Singapore Chili Crab is a flavorful seafood dish featuring crabs cooked in a spicy and tangy sauce, perfect for seafood lovers.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Singaporean
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 large crabs about 2 pounds each, cleaned and cut into pieces
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1- inch piece ginger minced
  • 2-3 red chili peppers chopped (adjust to taste)
  • 1/4 cup ketchup
  • 1/4 cup sweet chili sauce
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 2 green onions chopped (for garnish)
  • Fresh cilantro for garnish
  • Steamed rice for serving

Method
 

  1. Heat the vegetable oil in a large wok or deep skillet over medium-high heat. Add the minced garlic, ginger, and chopped chili peppers. Stir-fry for about 1 minute until fragrant.
  2. Add the crab pieces to the wok and stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until they turn bright red.
  3. In a bowl, mix together the ketchup, sweet chili sauce, soy sauce, oyster sauce, rice vinegar, and sugar. Pour this mixture over the crab in the wok.
  4. Add the chicken broth and bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes, allowing the crab to absorb the flavors.
  5. Once cooked, remove the lid and increase the heat to medium-high to thicken the sauce for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  6. Serve the crab hot, garnished with chopped green onions and fresh cilantro. Pair with steamed rice to soak up the delicious sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 30gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 20gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8g

Notes

  • For a spicier kick, add more chili peppers or a dash of hot sauce.
  • If you prefer a milder flavor, reduce the number of chili peppers or use a sweet chili sauce without added heat.

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