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Singaporean chili crab is a savory seafood dish featuring whole mud crabs simmered in a spicy, tomato‑based sauce.
Origin: Singaporean Chinese community (1970s) — Singapore
See full technique reference →The cooking process relies on controlled thermal denaturation of crab proteins at 85–90 °C, while the acidic sauce (pH ≈ 4.5) facilitates protein coagulation and preserves juiciness. Starch gelatinization at 80 °C stabilizes the emulsion, and the Maillard reaction on the shell produces caramelized crust and complex flavor compounds.
Primary Reaction
Protein denaturation and Maillard browning in an acidic chili‑tomato emulsion
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