Recipe: Famous Kepiting Saus Cili (Chili Spicy Crab)

    This popular new culinary creation is what is commonly referred to aschili crab or crab cooked in Padang sauce. The chili spicy crab is the most favourite dish that you can find not only at Padang but also Singapure.

    Good crab has a softer texture compared to shrimp or lobster, and is naturally sweet. A balanced chilli or Padang sauce will furthere enhance the crab taste. The sauce shouldn't be too spicy or too savory, in the order fot the crab to display its natural flavor. So, now let's make your own Kepiting Saus Cili.

Main Ingredients:

1. 1 large-sized crab (more than 1 kg, cleaned, top shell pulled off, cut into quarters)
2. 1 handfull coriander leaves

Spices:

1. 2 red chillies ( seeds removed, thinly sliced)
2. 10 garlic cloves ( minced)
3. 1 thumb sized-piece ginger (minced)
4. 1 cup tomat ketchup
5. 1 cup chili sauce
6. 20 grams coriander leaves
7. Salt, sugar, pepper, shrimp paste to taste
8. 2 tsbp corn flour ( mix with 1/4 cup of water )

How To Make:

1. Clean the crab, season with salt and pepper.
2. Deep-fry the crab in a large skillet. Removed and drain.
3. Sautee garlic, ginger and chillies until fragrant.
4. Add tomato ketchup and chili sauce. Add shrimp paste, salt and sugar.
5. Blend corn flour and water add to the sauce to thicken it.
6. Add the crab pieces. Bring to a boil. Garnish with copped coriander leaves.

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