Singaporean Chile Crab

Ingredients

• Servings: 3
• 1 pound whole dungeness crab
• 5 tablespoons ketchup
• 1 cup water
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 3/4 teaspoon dark soy sauce
• 5 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 7 cloves garlic, crushed
• 2 tablespoons chopped shallots
• 10 red chili peppers, pounded with seeds
• 3/4 teaspoon lemon juice
• 1 egg, beaten
• 4 green onions, minced

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 35 mins


• wash crabs and separate claws from body. crack the shell and cut the body into 4 to 6 pieces.
• in a large bowl, mix together ketchup, water, cornstarch, and soy sauce.
• heat skillet and the oil, stir in garlic and shallots. fry the garlic and shallots for 1 to 2 minutes before adding the chili. fry another 2 minutes. add crab pieces and fry until they turn red, about 4 minutes.
• stir sauce mixture into the skillet until the crabs are well coated. cover the skillet and let simmer on high heat, for 7 minutes or until the shells turn bright red.
• remove cover and stir in the lime juice. stir in beaten egg until it is fully cooked. turn the heat off and stir in green onions.