How To Turn Premix Spice Blend Into A Paste?
Using a mortar and pestle or food processor, pound or blend 260g of chopped onions with 120ml water and 150g spice blend to achieve 530g of spice paste.
530g of spice paste serves to flavour approximately 2.5kg-3kg of crabs.
Store freshly made Chilli Crab paste frozen, thawed spice paste to be cooked within a week.
A Guide on How to Cook Chilli Crab for 6 – 8 pax
Prepare:
260g Singapore Chilli Crab Paste
1.2 kg-1.5kg Crab
6 tbsp cooking oil
4-8 tbsp tomato ketchup or tomato puree
400ml water
2 eggs beaten
1 tbsp sugar
Directions:
1. On medium-low heat, stir-fry spice paste with cooking oil for 15 mins.
2. Add water and tomato ketchup.
3. Add crabs.
4. Stir-fry for 5 mins.
5. On high heat, cover wok with lid and allow crabs to be cooked.
6. Stir in eggs.
7. Add sugar to taste.
Best enjoyed with rice or buns.
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