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Spicy Singaporean Crab

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PREP TIME
15 min
COOKING TIME
20 min
TOTAL TIME
35 min
SERVINGS
3 servings
Dinner East And Southeast Asian
Spicy Singaporean Crab
Ingredients
  • 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
Instructions
1
Begin by thoroughly cleaning the crabs, then carefully detach their claws from the rest of the body. Next, break open the shell and divide the body into 4 to 6 manageable sections.
2
In a large container, combine ketchup, water, cornstarch, and soy sauce to create a marinade. Stir the ingredients together until they form a smooth paste.
3
Heat a large skillet over high heat and add a generous amount of oil. Introduce minced garlic and chopped shallots into the skillet, stirring constantly to prevent burning. Allow the mixture to cook for 1 to 2 minutes before adding diced chili peppers. Continue cooking for another 2 minutes, stirring frequently.
4
Add the crab pieces to the skillet and cook until they turn a deep red color, approximately 4 minutes.
5
Gradually pour the marinade mixture into the skillet, ensuring that all of the crab pieces are well-coated. Cover the skillet and bring the mixture to a boil, maintaining high heat for 7 minutes or until the shells have turned a vibrant red.
6
Remove the cover and stir in freshly squeezed lime juice. Introduce beaten eggs into the mixture, allowing them to cook fully before adding chopped green onions.