Chile Crab Recipe

Name: Chile Crab
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 shallots, peeled; 4 red chile peppers; 4 whole crabs, cleaned and quartered; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 3 cloves garlic, chopped; 1 (1/2 inch) piece fresh ginger, chopped; 3 tablespoons ketchup; 2 tablespoons vinegar; 2 tablespoons white sugar; 2 eggs, beaten; salt and ground black pepper to taste; 1 tablespoon water, or as needed (optional); 1 small bunch fresh cilantro, stems removed and leaves chopped

Servings: persons

3 shallots, peeled
4 red chile peppers
4 whole crabs, cleaned and quartered
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
3 cloves garlic, chopped
1 (1/2 inch) piece fresh ginger, chopped
3 tablespoons ketchup
2 tablespoons vinegar
2 tablespoons white sugar
2 eggs, beaten
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 tablespoon water, or as needed (optional)
1 small bunch fresh cilantro, stems removed and leaves chopped

1
Combine shallots and red chile peppers in a food processor; pulse until a very fine paste forms.
2
Crack the crab claws and the big legs slightly.
3
Heat oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat until very hot; add crabs and cook until shells change color and meat is cooked through, about 10 minutes. Transfer crabs to a plate, reserving oil in the wok.
4
Reduce heat under wok to medium-low and add chile pepper paste; cook and stir until fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes. Add garlic and ginger. Whisk ketchup, vinegar, and sugar together in a bowl; pour over garlic-ginger mixture and stir until sauce is well mixed.
5
Return crab to sauce in the wok; cook and stir for 3 minutes more, seasoning with salt and pepper. Pour eggs into wok while continuously stirring to create strands in the sauce. Add water if sauce gets too dry. Remove wok from heat and garnish crabs with cilantro.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 shallots, peeled, 4 red chile peppers, 4 whole crabs, cleaned and quartered, 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, and more.

Yes, Chile Crab falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Chile Crab

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