Fried Chilli Crabs Recipe

Name: Fried Chilli Crabs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 medium size raw crabs; 1/2 cup peanut oil; 2 teaspoons finely grated fresh ginger; 1 tablespoon sugar; 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped; 3 fresh red chilies, seeded and chopped; 1/4 cup tomato sauce; 1/4 cup chili sauce; 1 tablespoon light soy sauce; 1 teaspoon salt

Servings: persons

2 medium size raw crabs
1/2 cup peanut oil
2 teaspoons finely grated fresh ginger
1 tablespoon sugar
3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
3 fresh red chilies, seeded and chopped
1/4 cup tomato sauce
1/4 cup chili sauce
1 tablespoon light soy sauce
1 teaspoon salt

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["Wash crabs well, washing away any ""mossy"" spots on the shell.", "Remove hard top shell, stomach bag, and fibrous tissue.", "With cleaver, chop each crab into 4 pieces- 6, if they are large.", "Heat wok. Add oil.", "When the oil is very hot, fry crab pieces until they change color- turning so they cook on all sides.", "Remove to a plate.", "Turn heat to low and fry the ginger,garlic,and red chilis, stirring constantly. They should cook but not brown.", "Add the rest of the ingredients and bring to a boil.", "Return crabs to wok and allow to simmer in the sauce for 3 minutes You may add a little water if sauce reduces too much.", "Serve with white rice."]

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

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 medium size raw crabs, 1/2 cup peanut oil, 2 teaspoons finely grated fresh ginger, 1 tablespoon sugar, and more.

Yes, Fried Chilli Crabs 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.

Fried Chilli Crabs

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