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Singaporean Chili Crab


SERVES
2

PREPARATION TIME
20 minutes

COOKING TIME
20 minutes

INGREDIENTS

*1 large crab, cleaned and chopped
*1/2 cup tomato sauce
*1/2 cup sweet-chili sauce
*2 cups water
*1 tsp. lemon juice
*2 tsp. sugar
*1 tsp. cornstarch
*1 tbsp. cooking oil
*1/4 cup garlic, finely chopped
*1 tbsp. chopped ginger
*1 chili, seeds removed and finely chopped
*1/4 cup onion, finely chopped
*1/2 egg, lightly beaten
*salt and pepper, to taste
*steamed rice, to serve

HOW TO COOK

1. Prepare the crab: Clean and smash the shells. Heat a wok and stir fry crab for 5 to 6 minutes or until half cooked. Remove from the wok and set aside.

2. Mix together tomato sauce, sweet chili sauce, water, lemon juice, sugar and cornstarch in a bowl; set aside.

3. Add 1 tablespoon oil in a wok or pan. Fry garlic, ginger, chili and onion until fragrant. Add the tomato sauce mixture and boil for 1 minute.

4. Add crabs while stirring continuously. Cover to steam for 10 minutes or until the crab is cooked (add more water if needed).

5. Once the crab is cooked, quickly stir in lightly beaten egg. Continue stirring until egg is cooked. Season with salt and pepper.

6. Arrange crab on a plate and top with sauce. Served immediately with steamed rice.

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