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Keto Singapore Chilli Crab (Soy-Free) recipe by Safe Plated

Keto Singapore Chilli Crab (Soy-Free)

A keto-friendly take on the iconic Singaporean Chilli Crab, using crab meat and a spicy, tangy, and soy-free sauce.

55m4 servings
Contains eggContains shellfishSOY-free
380 cal|35g protein|15g carbs|20g fat|5g fiber

Ingredients

  • about 450 g Crab Meat
  • 1/4 cup Coconut Aminos
  • 4 tbsp Tomato Paste
  • 2-3 Red Chilies
  • 4 cloves Garlic
  • 2.54 cm Ginger
  • 1 Egg
  • 2 tbsp Lime Juice
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil
  • 1/2 tsp Xanthan Gum
  • 4 cups Cauliflower Rice
  • 2 Green Onions

Original measure retained: its cup/spoon or fluid-volume standard is unspecified.

Instructions

  1. 1Prepare the chilli sauce by blending red chilies, garlic, and ginger into a paste.
  2. 2In a wok or large pan, heat olive oil and sauté the chilli paste until fragrant.
  3. 3Add tomato paste and cook for 2-3 minutes.
  4. 4Stir in coconut aminos and lime juice. Simmer for 5 minutes.
  5. 5Whisk the egg and slowly drizzle it into the sauce, stirring constantly to create a thickened texture (emulsification).
  6. 6Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  7. 7Add the crab meat to the sauce and cook for another 5 minutes, ensuring it is heated through.
  8. 8For thickening, mix xanthan gum with a little water and add to sauce gradually until desired consistency is achieved.
  9. 9Serve the chilli crab over cauliflower rice and garnish with chopped green onions.

Substitutions

Soy Sauce → Coconut Aminos

Cornstarch → Xanthan Gum

Sugar → Erythritol

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