Singapore Chili Crabs
This dish uses Dungeness crab. It has a sweet and spicy taste from the sauce.
It uses common items like ketchup and soy sauce. You serve it with fresh herbs.
By Nadia Kovalenko
Posted October 3, 2026Share
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This dish uses Dungeness crab. It has a sweet and spicy taste from the sauce.
It uses common items like ketchup and soy sauce. You serve it with fresh herbs.
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Ingredients 17
0.5 cup ketchup
0.5 cup chicken broth
1 large egg
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons chile-garlic sauce (such as sambal oelek)
1 tablespoon oyster sauce
1 tablespoon tamarind paste
2 teaspoons fish sauce
2 teaspoons palm sugar
0.25 cup minced shallot
6 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons vegetable oil, or more as needed
2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger root
1 tablespoon minced serrano pepper
2 cooked Dungeness crabs, cleaned and cracked
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons sliced green onion (green part only)
Instructions
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1
Mix the ketchup, chicken broth, egg, soy sauce, chili-garlic sauce, oyster sauce, tamarind paste, fish sauce, and palm sugar in a bowl.
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2
Heat oil in a pot over medium-high heat. Stir in shallots, garlic, ginger, and serrano pepper for 2 minutes. Put in the crab, cover the pot, and shake it. Take the lid off. Stir for 3 minutes until the crab is hot.
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3
Pour in the sauce and turn the heat to medium. Stir for 5 minutes until the sauce is thick. Take it off the heat and stir in the cilantro and green onion.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
Amount Per Serving
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Calories 222 kcal
% Daily Value *
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Total Fat 9g
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Saturated Fat 2g
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Cholesterol 95mg
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Sodium 1575mg
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Total Carbohydrate 18g
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Dietary Fiber 1g
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Protein 18g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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