**Savory Singaporean Seafood: Indulge in the Delights of Fatty Crabs and Chili Crab**
Embark on a culinary journey to Singapore, where two iconic seafood dishes reign supreme: Fatty Crabs and Chili Crab. These delectable creations showcase the vibrant flavors and unique culinary heritage of this Southeast Asian gem. Prepare to tantalize your taste buds with an explosion of bold spices, succulent seafood, and a symphony of textures. This article presents a collection of meticulously curated recipes that will guide you through the art of preparing these beloved Singaporean dishes. Whether you're a seasoned cook or a novice in the kitchen, these step-by-step instructions and insightful tips will ensure your culinary success. Dive into the world of Singaporean seafood and discover the secrets to crafting these mouthwatering dishes that will leave you and your loved ones craving for more.
FATTY CRAB'S CHILI CRAB
Matt Lee and Ted Lee snatched this recipe for chili crab from chef Zakary Pelaccio before the first Fatty Crab opened in New York. There are now locations in St. John and Hong Kong. With the restaurant, Pelaccio pays homage to a crab joint he frequented during a seven-month cooking stint in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. This recipe calls for blue crabs and spices them up with chili sauce, garlic and ginger among much else. Serve with crab picks, cold beer and many napkins.
Provided by Matt Lee And Ted Lee
Categories dinner, project, main course
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- In a large bowl, whisk the chili sauce, soy sauce, sugar, rice-wine vinegar, tomato paste and sesame oil with 1 1/4 cups water and reserve.
- Place the shallots, garlic, ginger and salt in the bowl of a food processor. Pulse until the mixture becomes a smooth paste. In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch with 2 tablespoons water.
- Heat the peanut oil in a wok over high heat, and when it shimmers, add the shallot paste and fry for 30 seconds until very fragrant. Add the crabs and 1/3 of the chili sauce, and when the liquid simmers, continue to cook for 2 minutes, shaking the pan to cover the crabs with the sauce.
- Add the remaining chili sauce to the pan, and when it reaches a simmer, turn the heat to medium-low, cover the pan and continue to simmer vigorously about 8 minutes. Stir in the cornstarch paste, and when the liquid in the pan thickens, turn off the heat. Add the egg yolk and stir again to combine. Divide the crabs and sauce among 4 plates, sprinkle with the chopped scallions and serve immediately, with crab picks and many napkins.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 188, UnsaturatedFat 4 grams, Carbohydrate 22 grams, Fat 6 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 11 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 1001 milligrams, Sugar 10 grams
SINGAPORE CHILLI CRAB RECIPE BY TASTY
The hype around Singapore Chilli Crab is well-deserved. Discover it for yourself, with this tasty recipe.
Provided by VisitSingapore
Categories Lunch
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Prepare the crab by removing the base flap, then pull off the head and clear out the cavity. Keep the head in a bowl. Moving to the body of the crab, remove the gills, which are an opaque brown colour on both sides of the crab. Using a sharp knife, cut the crab in half down the middle, then divide into six parts. Using the knife, crack the crab legs open to allow the flavours to enhance while cooking. Add to the bowl with the head then set aside.
- In a food processor, add shallots, ginger, red chillies, garlic, ketchup, and shrimp paste, then pulse until it comes together and forms a paste.
- Heat oil in a wok over medium heat, then once it comes up to temperature fry add the chilli paste and cook for five minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add the crab pieces into the wok and stir until they are fully coated. Give the crab time to start turning orange, approximately 5 minutes.
- Add the tomato puree, chicken stock, rice wine vinegar, sweet chilli sauce, soy sauce and palm sugar, then stir until completely mixed. The crab should be fully orange by now. Add a lid on top and allow the mixture to simmer for 15 minutes.
- Remove the crab legs and head, and plate up on a shallow dish.
- Add butter, spring onions, and egg. Let the egg sit for a minute before stirring, then give the sauce a quick stir. The sauce should thicken up quickly.
- Pour the sauce on top of the crab and garnish with a few sprigs of coriander.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 715 calories, Carbohydrate 41 grams, Fat 47 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 32 grams, Sugar 23 grams
CHILI CRAB
Provided by Food Network
Time 45m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- In a casserole or large pot of boiling salted water, add the crabs and cook them for about 1 minute, or until no longer moving. Drain and set aside until cool enough to handle.
- To clean the crabs pull off top shells; pull and twist off each apron; remove gills. With sharp knife cut crabs into quarters, rinse and drain.
- In mortor and pestle or small food processor pound or process chiles, garlic, shallots and ginger with a little oil if necessary.
- Combine all sauce ingredients.
- Heat a wok over moderately high heat. Add 2 tablespoons oil and heat until hot. Add chili and garlic paste and stir-fry 1 minute. Add crabs and stir-fry 2 to 3 minutes or until shells turn red. Add sauce ingredients, bring to boil and simmer, covered, 5 to 7 minutes. Transfer crabs to serving dish.
- Bring sauce in wok to a boil. Stir cornstarch mixture and add to wok. Simmer until thickened. Gradually add eggs in a stream, whisking, and cook for 1 minute. Pour sauce over crabs and garnish with scallion.
SINGAPORE-STYLE CHILI CRABS
Provided by Tyler Florence
Categories appetizer
Time 17m
Yield 4 appetizer servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Pull the main shell off the crab and discard it. Remove the gray gills and the soft insides. Cut the body in half and then cut between each leg. Crack the legs and claws with the back of the knife or a hammer and set aside.
- In a bowl mix the ketchup, chili paste, oyster sauce, soy sauce, and tamarind paste; thin it with 1/4 cup water and set aside. Pour the oil into a wok or large skillet over high heat. Add the scallion, ginger, garlic, 1/2 the chile, and cilantro and cook for 1 minute. Add the crab and stir-fry for another minute. Pour in the sauce and continue cooking, stirring often, until the crab has absorbed the sauce and the sauce has thickened, about 5 minutes.
- Put onto a platter and garnish with the rest of the chile and cilantro. Serve with plenty of napkins!
SINGAPOREAN CHILE CRAB
This recipe is well known in Singapore and is a great hit with tourists and locals alike! It is really spicy!!!
Provided by COOKIE1
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Asian
Time 35m
Yield 3
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- 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.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 516.9 calories, Carbohydrate 29.7 g, Cholesterol 173.3 mg, Fat 32.9 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 29 g, SaturatedFat 4.9 g, Sodium 771.4 mg, Sugar 14.6 g
CHILI CRAB
Seafood mixes with spice in this mouthwatering chili crab, the unofficial national dish of Singapore. Adapted for the home cook fromRoland Restaurant.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Seafood Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a large bowl, mix together tomato sauce, chili sauce, 1 cup sugar, and tapioca starch until well combined. Set aside.
- Heat oil in large saucepan over high heat. Add garlic, chili paste, and crab, stirring to combine. Add 2 cups water; cover and cook until crab is cooked through and liquid is reduced by half, about 5 minutes.
- Add 2 cups of the tomato sauce mixture (reserving remaining for another use), bean paste, and remaining teaspoon sugar; stir to combine. Garnish with cilantro and serve immediately.
SINGAPORE CHILI CRABS
Living in San Francisco, I've had more than my fair share of crab, prepared in more ways than I can remember. I've never enjoyed it more than in this Singapore-style chili crabs recipe. Just be sure to have lots of napkins around. My friends in Singapore tell me they serve this with at least twice the amount of sauce, and a type of fried roll to soak up the goodness with. So, if you want to rock the chili crab like a Singaporean, then you should probably double the sauce ingredients!
Provided by Chef John
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Asian
Time 30m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Whisk ketchup, chicken broth, egg, soy sauce, chile-garlic sauce, oyster sauce, tamarind paste, fish sauce, and palm sugar together in a bowl.
- Stir shallots, garlic, oil, ginger, and serrano pepper together in a pot over medium-high heat. Saute until sizzling, about 2 minutes. Add crab to pot, cover the pot with a lid, and shake until crab is completely coated in shallot mixture. Remove lid and cook and stir until heated through, about 3 minutes.
- Pour ketchup mixture into pot, reduce heat to medium, and cook and stir until sauce thickens and crab is hot about 5 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in cilantro and green onions.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 221.9 calories, Carbohydrate 18.4 g, Cholesterol 94.8 mg, Fat 9 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 17.7 g, SaturatedFat 1.6 g, Sodium 1575.1 mg, Sugar 9.9 g
Tips:
- Select the Freshest Crabs Possible: The quality of your crabs will have a big impact on the final dish. Look for crabs that are lively and have a firm shell.
- Clean the Crabs Thoroughly: Make sure to remove all of the guts and gills from the crabs before cooking them. This will help to ensure that the dish is not bitter.
- Use a Good Quality Chili Sauce: The chili sauce is one of the most important ingredients in this dish. Choose a sauce that is flavorful and has a good balance of heat and sweetness.
- Don't Overcook the Crabs: Crabs are delicate and can easily be overcooked. Cook them just until they are heated through and the meat is opaque.
- Serve the Crabs with Plenty of Sauce: The sauce is what makes this dish so delicious. Be sure to serve the crabs with plenty of sauce so that everyone can enjoy it.
Conclusion:
Fatty Crabs Chili Crab is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a special occasion. With its rich, flavorful sauce and tender, succulent crab meat, this dish is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you're looking for a seafood dish that is both impressive and delicious, give Fatty Crabs Chili Crab a try.
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