Singaporean Chili Crab Recipe

Ingredients (17)

• 1 tablespoon (8g) cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons (30g) water
• 7 tablespoons (104ml) peanut oil
• 2 to 3 whole shallots, minced (about 1/2 cup)
• 1 1/2-inch knob ginger, grated (about 2 tablespoons)
• 6 medium garlic cloves, minced (about 2 tablespoons)
• 4 whole Thai chile peppers, minced
• 2 whole Mud or Dungeness crabs (about 1 pound each), prepared (see note)
• 2 cups (500ml) homemade or store-bought low sodium chicken broth
• 1/4 cup (66g) tomato paste
• 1/2 cup (125ml) hot-sweet chili sauce (see note)
• 1/4 teaspoon salt, to taste
• 1 teaspoon sugar, to taste
• 1 large egg, beaten
• 1/2 cup thinly sliced green onions
• 1 cup fresh cilantro leaves
• Rice or steamed buns to serve on side