Being originated in solely in Singapore, the Chilli Crabs dish has now become yet another infamous Singapore specialty. Mud crabs are commonly use to prepare this dish and are then stir-fried in a semi-thick, sweet and savoury tomato and chilli based sauce.This delicious dish has taken its toll in the neighbouring country of Malaysia. Chilli Crabs can be widely found at Singaporean and Malaysian seafood hawker stalls. Yes, the name Chilli Crabs would create a buzz of it being very spicy. However, Chilli Crabs dish is not spicy at all.
INGREDIENTS:
Crabs
Although Mud Crabs are commonly used, other varieties of crabs could also make this dish happen.
- Flower Crab / Blue Swimmer Crab
- Soft-shell Crab
Sauce
Chilli crabs sauce is usually semi-thick, sweet and savoury while some served
watery. The red-tangy base of the Chilli Crabs sauce is usually chilli sauce and tomato sauce, then thickened with thickening flour and seasoned with garlic, vinegar and soya sauce. Beaten chicken eggs are added in towards the end to create egg-ribbons in the sauce. The eggs would give a very appealing and fluffy look to the whole dish.
Serves it right
Chilli crabs can be eaten with bread - french loafs or plain bread - or even plain rice. This dish is also about getting your hands dirty.
Chilli Crabs are usually found at hawker stalls. However, in Singapore, there is a restaurant that sells Chilli Crabs at an affordable price with a spectacular restaurant ambience and scenery.
BOTTLE TREE PARK RESTAURANT
81 Lorong Chencharu (Yishun)
Singapore (769198)
Operating Hours:
11.00am to 3.00pm
(Last order at 2.30pm)
5.00pm to 11.00pm
(Last order at 10.30pm)
After having your meals, there are some activities that you can do with your love ones. For just single/couple, you can enjoy this Couple Swan Paddling.
Other details:
Rental of 1 Swan is at $9 per 15 min block
Hourly Booking Rate (for 12 swans) - $500/hour
Operation Hours:
Every Saturday and Sunday only From 5 pm onwards
At affordable rates, you can go fishing/prawning, you can enjoy fishing and prawning with your family!
Long Kang Fishing Details
$10.00 per child.
Opens daily: 9am to 12mn
*Thursdays from 11am till midnight
Tank & Net Provided 
Fishes Available: Red Guppy, Ribbons, Swordtail, Pacu, Goldfish, Molly
Prawn Fishing Details:
Cost is $14.50/hr, $29.00/2.5hrs or $43.50/4 hrs
Opens daily: 9am till 2.00am
*Friday, Saturday and Eve of Public Holiday: 9.00am till 3.00am
*Rods & bait are provided
