Ingredients for Chilli Crab
- 1 lb crab meat (or 1.5 lbs chicken breast, diced; or 1 lb firm white fish fillet, diced; or 1 lb beef sirloin, diced)
- Gingerroot
- Chilies
- Oil
- Soy Sauce
- Sugar
- Water
- Tomato Sauce
- Chili Sauce
- Sesame Oil
- Spring Onion
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How to Make Chilli Crab
- In a large wok or skillet, heat sesame oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and ginger, saute for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add diced protein (crab, chicken, fish, or beef) and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until lightly browned.
- Stir in tomato paste, chicken broth, soy sauce, rice vinegar, brown sugar, chilli garlic sauce, and black pepper. Bring to a simmer.
- In a small bowl, whisk together cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of cold water to form a slurry.
- Slowly pour the cornstarch slurry into the simmering sauce, stirring constantly until the sauce has thickened.
- Simmer for another 2-3 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
- Serve the Chilli Crab sauce over cooked rice. Top with assorted vegetables and garnish with sliced green onions.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
44 g
Sugar
22g
Fat
9g
Carbs
3g