Chilli Crab Recipe

Name: Chilli Crab
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 kg crab (raw, we use 6 blue manna); 1/2 - 1 tablespoon gingerroot (sliced); 3 -4 chilies (we use birds eye); 3 tablespoons oil; 1 -2 tablespoon soy sauce; 1 tablespoon sugar; 3/4 cup water (or chicken or fish stock); 4 tablespoons tomato sauce; 1 tablespoon chili sauce (hot) (optional); 1 teaspoon sesame oil; 1 -2 spring onion (scallions sliced)

Servings: persons

1 kg crab (raw, we use 6 blue manna)
1/2 - 1 tablespoon gingerroot (sliced)
3 -4 chilies (we use birds eye)
3 tablespoons oil
1 -2 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon sugar
3/4 cup water (or chicken or fish stock)
4 tablespoons tomato sauce
1 tablespoon chili sauce (hot) (optional)
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1 -2 spring onion (scallions sliced)

1
If crabs live, put in freezer for 10 minutes to stun.
2
Remove back shell and clean spongy bits and brown stuff, clean in water.
3
Cut in half lengthwise.
4
Remove claws from body and hit with blunt side of a cleaver to crack in several places.
5
Cut the halves into two or three pieces leaving legs attached.
6
Pound ginger and chili until they form a paste, or zap in the food processor or blender.
7
Mix soy sauce, sugar, water (or stock), tomato sauce and chili sauce (if using) in a small jug.
8
Put oil in a large hot pan or wok and over a medium heat fry ginger/chili mix for a few minutes.
9
Add the crab pieces and stir fry at a higher heat till crab pieces turn red.
10
Add liquid mixture and bring back up to the boil, add sesame oil, lower heat to medium and cover with lid for a few minutes giving the occasional stir.
11
Garnish with sliced spring onion.
12
Don't forget the finger bowls and a bowl in the middle for the shells and lots of paper serviettes/napkins.

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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: 1 kg crab (raw, we use 6 blue manna), 1/2 - 1 tablespoon gingerroot (sliced), 3 -4 chilies (we use birds eye), 3 tablespoons oil, and more.

Yes, Chilli 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.

Chilli Crab

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