chili crab

Singapore · Southeast Asia

Short description: This saucy crab dish is sweet, spicy, tangy, and messy, with shell pieces coated in orange-red gravy.
Ingredients: Mud crab cooked with tomato sauce, chile sauce, garlic, ginger, egg, soy sauce, sugar, vinegar, and scallion.
Cultural note: The sauce is central to the meal, and soft bread or buns are often used to wipe the plate clean.
Common misconception: Despite the name, the sauce is usually balanced and tomato-rich rather than only fiery-hot.

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