Experience the tantalizing flavors of the sea with our Chilli Crab recipe. This dish features succulent crab, stir-fried to perfection in a rich, savory sauce bursting with the bold heat of fresh chilies, aromatic garlic, and a hint of ginger. Perfect for seafood lovers, this recipe balances spicy, sweet, and tangy notes, creating an unforgettable culinary adventure that captures the essence of coastal cuisine.
Chilli Crab Recipe
Indulge in our Chilli Crab recipe, featuring succulent crab stir-fried in a rich, savory sauce with bold chilies, garlic, and ginger. This dish perfectly balances spicy, sweet, and tangy flavors for an unforgettable seafood experience.
Ingredients
- 2 whole Crab (about 1.5 kg) Â cut into pieces
- 3 tbsp oil
- 1 Â large onion finely chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 inch piece ginger minced
- 5 red chili peppers chopped
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp oyster sauce
- 1/4 cup  tomato ketchup
- 1/4 cup chili sauce
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 1 tbsp  rice vinegar or white vinegar
- 1 cup chicken stock
- 2 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 3 tablespoons water
- 2 large eggs lightly beaten
- Salt to taste
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
Prepare the Chili Paste:
- Blend the soaked dried chilies, belacan, garlic, shallots, sugar, and oil until smooth. Set aside.
 Cooking the Crab:
- Heat the oil in a large wok or deep pan over medium-high heat.
- Add the chopped onions, garlic, and ginger. Stir-fry until fragrant.
- Add the prepared chili paste and chopped red chili peppers. Cook for another 2-3 minutes until the oil separates from the paste
Sauce
- Add the soy sauce, oyster sauce, tomato ketchup, chili sauce, sugar, and rice vinegar. Stir well to combine
- Pour in the chicken stock and bring the mixture to a boil
Cook the Crab:
- Add the crab pieces to the sauce. Stir to coat the crab with the sauce.
- Cover the wok and let the crab cook for about 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the crab meat is cooked through.
Thicken the Sauce
- Add the cornstarch mixture to the wok. Stir well to thicken the sauce
- lowly pour in the beaten eggs, stirring continuously to create egg ribbons in the sauce.
 Final Touches
- Taste and adjust seasoning with salt if necessary.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro.
Serve
- Serve the chili crab hot with steamed rice or mantou (Chinese steamed buns) to soak up the delicious sauce.
