In this episode of Around the World in 80 Dishes we're exploring Singapore's delightfully messy national dish: Chili Crab. In the videos, CIA chef Hinnerk von Bargen shows how to stew soft-shell crabs in a flavorful mixture that features tomato sauce, chiles, chili sauce, garlic, and ginger. The dish, which is popular street vendor fare in Singapore, is served family-style, with plenty of bread for dipping in the gravylike sauce. Watch the video, try the recipe, and then come back here to comment on what you thought of the dish.
03:33:25 PM on
06/27/09
actually the chilli crab were eat here in Singapore uses hard-shelled crabs like Sri Lankan crabs.... but it sounds interesting to try it with soft-shelled crabs
we usually eat chilli crab in restaurants and it's quite expensive for the really good ones.
a nice type of bread you can dip in the sauce is mantou which is a little bun. nice steamed or deep fried (really good!)
they might have it in the frozen food section in asian grocers
03:33:25 PM on
05/30/09
Singapore Chili Crab is delicious!