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Chilli Crab
Singapore's iconic chilli crab — sweet mud crab in a rich, spicy tomato and egg sauce — messy and magnificent.
Ingredients
Instructions
Heat oil in a large wok over high heat.
Fry garlic, ginger and sambal paste 2 minutes until fragrant.
Add crab pieces, toss to coat in paste and cook 5 minutes.
Add crushed tomatoes, ketchup, sugar and soy sauce.
Cover and cook 8 minutes until crab is cooked through.
Drizzle beaten eggs into the sauce while stirring to create egg threads.
Scatter with spring onions and coriander, serve with mantou buns to mop up sauce.
Nutrition (estimated)
Per serving, based on a standard 4-serving portion and standard nutrition references — not a lab or USDA-verified measurement.
