Chili Crab Recipe

Name: Chili Crab
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 1/3 lbs live blue swimmer crabs or blue crabs; 1 tbsp peanut oil; 2 None red chili peppers, seeded and finely chopped; 1 tbsp minced ginger; 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped; 1 tbsp fish sauce; 2 tbsp palm sugar or brown sugar; 3 tbsp lime juice; 3 tbsp rice vinegar; 6 None green onions, thickly sliced; 1 cup cilantro leaves

Servings: persons

4 1/3 lbs live blue swimmer crabs or blue crabs
1 tbsp peanut oil
2 None red chili peppers, seeded and finely chopped
1 tbsp minced ginger
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 tbsp fish sauce
2 tbsp palm sugar or brown sugar
3 tbsp lime juice
3 tbsp rice vinegar
6 None green onions, thickly sliced
1 cup cilantro leaves

1
Place crabs in boiling water for 3 mins to kill it. Drain well and cool under cold running water.
2
Remove the top shell by holding the hind leg and inserting a small, sharp knife at the back. Lever the knife up and the shell will come away easily.
3
Use knife to scrape the gills off (they are grey and feathery). Grasp the mouth pieces and twist them off. Rinse crab under running water to wash out the guts. The crab is then ready to cook
4
Chop each body in 2 using cleaver.
5
Heat oil in wok on high heat. Cook chili pepper, ginger, garlic, fish sauce, palm sugar, lime juice, vinegar and 3 tbsp water for about 3 mins.
6
Add crab and cook, covered, for 15 mins until shell turns red. Add green onions and cilantro; toss to combine. Serve immediately.

150

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 1/3 lbs live blue swimmer crabs or blue crabs, 1 tbsp peanut oil, 2 None red chili peppers, seeded and finely chopped, 1 tbsp minced ginger, and more.

Yes, Chili 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Chili Crab

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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