A fusion of American and Singaporean flavors, this American-Spiced Chili Crab recipe is a delicious twist on the classic Singaporean dish.

This recipe combines succulent crab meat with a spicy chili sauce that is sure to tantalize your taste buds. Perfect for seafood lovers looking to try something new and exciting.

Ingredients

• 2 lbs whole Dungeness crabs
• 1/2 cup ketchup
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons chili paste
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 inch ginger, grated
• 2 green onions, chopped
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons water
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil

Directions

1. Clean and prepare the crabs by removing the top shell and cut them into pieces.
2. In a bowl, mix together ketchup, soy sauce, brown sugar, chili paste, Worcestershire sauce, rice vinegar, garlic, ginger, and green onions.
3. Heat vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over medium heat.
4. Add the crab pieces and stir-fry for 5 minutes.
5. Pour in the sauce mixture and stir well to coat the crab pieces.
6. Cover and cook for another 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
7. In a small bowl, mix cornstarch with water to create a slurry. Stir into the sauce to thicken.
8. Remove from heat and serve hot with steamed rice.

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