WebReserve the legs, claws and meat and discard the other parts of the crab. Step 2. Fill a bowl with iced water and add the coriander leaves, as well as the sliced green spring onion – …
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Singapore Chilli Crab chilli paste (sauce base) Here’s what you need for the chilli paste which forms the base of the sauce: Taucu paste – This is a fermented yellow soy bean paste used in Indonesian, Malaysian and Singaporean cuisine. Believe it it or not, you can even get it at large grocery stores in Australia such as Woolworths ( see here ).
Ketchup – Yes, ketchup (tomato sauce to us Australians) is used in authentic Singapore Chilli Crab! Singapore is a melting pot of East meets West, and these influences are frequently embraced in the food. It’s another secret ingredient, used to add sweetness as well as rich tomato and spice notes.
The crab Live mud crab is the first and most traditional choice for the ultimate Singapore Chilli Crab eating experience. Known for their fearsomely large claws full of sweet, juicy meat, live mud crabs are sold in Australia and Asia at fish markets and large seafood shops. Mud crab is the traditional crab used for Singapore Chilli Crab
The dish in question was Singapore Chilli Crab and OK, this probably isn’t the sort of food that you would serve up for a little toddler, but after leaning back in my chair, I was certainly cooing and giggling afterwards.