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Medium 40 min~510 kcal 8/10
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Singapore Chilli Crab
Whole crab coats in a glossy sweet-hot sauce of garlic, ginger, chili, tomato, and soy for a Singapore street-food icon.
Medium⏱️ 55 min📖 1 min readServes 4~560 kcal🇸🇬 Singaporean🌍 Full translation
30 min prep 25 min cook
- #High Protein
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Timeline
Total 55 min- Prep30 min
- Cooking25 min
Ingredients
4 servings
Quick:
- 1.2 kg Whole crab
- 3 yemek kaşığı(~45 ml) Vegetable oil
- 4 diş Garlic
- 1 yemek kaşığı(~15 ml) Fresh ginger
- 3 adet Red chili peppers
- 1 su bardağı(~200 ml) Tomato puree
- 4 yemek kaşığı(~60 ml) Ketchup
- 2 yemek kaşığı(~30 ml) Soy sauce
- 1 yemek kaşığı(~15 ml) Rice vinegar
- 1 yemek kaşığı(~15 ml) Granulated sugar
- 1 yemek kaşığı(~15 ml) Cornstarch
- 1 adet Egg
- 3 dal Scallions
- 8 adet Mantou buns
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Instructions
- 1
Clean the crab, cut the body into pieces, and lightly crack the claws.
- 2
Finely chop the garlic, ginger, and chili peppers.
- 3
Heat the oil in a wok and stir the aromatics for 1 minute.
1 min01:00 - 4
Add the tomato puree, ketchup, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and sugar.
- 5
Add the crab pieces to the sauce, cover, and cook for 8 minutes.
8 min08:00 - 6
Dissolve the cornstarch in 2 tablespoons of water and add it to the sauce.
- 7
Drizzle in the beaten egg while stirring and bind the sauce for 2 minutes.
2 min02:00 - 8
Serve with scallions and mantou buns.
💡 Tip: Lightly cracking the crab claws helps the sauce reach the meat.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve with steamed mantou or plain rice and plenty of napkins.
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Nutrition (per serving)
~560
kcal calories
40
g protein
24
g carbs
28
g fat
Protein 31%Carbs 19%Fat 50%
GI 46 · Low GIGL 11 · Medium GL
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
This recipe may contain allergens
- Seafood
- Egg
- Soy
- Gluten
Allergens are derived automatically from the ingredient list, covering the main groups of the EU-14 food allergen standard (gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, seafood, sesame, celery, mustard). Cross-contamination (shared kitchen equipment, shared surfaces) isn't tracked, if you have a serious allergy, review the full ingredient list yourself and ask about preparation.
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FAQ
How many servings does Singapore Chilli Crab make?
This recipe serves 4.How long does Singapore Chilli Crab take?
Prep 30 minutes, cooking 25 minutes; 55 minutes in total.Is Singapore Chilli Crab difficult?
This recipe is rated medium.How many calories does Singapore Chilli Crab have?
Approximately 560 kcal per serving. Protein: 40g, carbs: 24g, fat: 28g.Which allergens does Singapore Chilli Crab contain?
This recipe contains Seafood, Egg, Soy, Gluten. Check it against your dietary needs.Which cuisine does Singapore Chilli Crab belong to?
This recipe belongs to Singaporean cuisine.How many ingredients does Singapore Chilli Crab need?
This recipe needs 14 ingredients.
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