Session 102 — Chili Crab (Singaporean)
← Block 19–20: Shellfish Overview
Skill: Cooking blue crab or Dungeness crab; sweet-savory-spicy sauce building Read first: Singapore Chili Crab
What you're learning: Chili crab is one of the great dishes of Singapore. The sauce (a slightly sweet, slightly spicy, egg-thickened tomato base) clings to the crab and eats like a main course. Messy and worth it.
Full Meal: - Singaporean Chili Crab - Steamed jasmine rice - Fried mantou buns for sauce dipping — the traditional Singaporean accompaniment
| Component | Notes |
|---|---|
| Shellfish | Blue crab or Dungeness in chili sauce |
| Starch 1 | Steamed jasmine rice — absorbs the sauce |
| Starch 2 | Fried mantou buns — pillowy, slightly sweet, ideal for dipping |
🎥 Compare Notes: Singapore Chili Crabs Recipe — Food Wishes — Chef John walks through the sweet-spicy chili sauce technique. Compare your sauce thickness, egg incorporation, and how you handle the whole crab.