Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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2
servings
1.14 kg

Crabs

cleaned

4 inches

Fresh Ginger

pounded

2 unit

Eggs

beaten

2 tbsp

Water

2 tbsp

Cornflour

2 cups

Water

2 tbsp

Vinegar

0.33 cup

Tomato Sauce

6 tbsp

Sugar

2 tbsp

Chili Sauce

1 tsp

Sesame Oil

8 unit

Chilies

2 tbsp

Soybeans

pounded

Step 1
~3 min

Pound ginger and soybeans into a paste.

Step 2
~3 min

Heat oil in a wok or large pan.

Step 3
~3 min

Fry the ginger and chili paste until fragrant.

Step 4
~3 min

Add seasonings (tomato sauce, sugar, chili sauce, vinegar, sesame oil) and water.

Step 5
~3 min

Bring the sauce to a boil.

Step 6
~3 min

Gently place the crab into the boiling sauce.

Step 7
~3 min

Cook the crab for about 10 minutes, ensuring it's cooked through.

Step 8
~3 min

Mix cornflour with water to form a slurry.

Step 9
~3 min

Add the cornflour slurry to the sauce to thicken it.

Step 10
~3 min

Slowly pour in the beaten eggs while stirring continuously to create egg ribbons in the sauce.

Step 11
~3 min

Serve immediately and enjoy!

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Adjust chili level to your preference.

Use fresh, live crabs for the best flavor.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Sauce can be made ahead.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
High
Smell Intensity
Strong
Noise Level
Medium
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with steamed buns or rice.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Stir-fried vegetables
Garlic noodles

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Singapore

Cultural Significance

A national dish of Singapore.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Chinese New Year
National Day

Occasion Tags

Dinner Party
Special Occasion

Popularity Score

75/100

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