chilli crab
(chiefly, Singapore, Malaysia) A dish originated and popularized in Singapore, made up of stir-fried crab cooked in a semi-thick sweet and savoury tomato- and chilli-based sauce.
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(chiefly, Singapore, Malaysia) A dish originated and popularized in Singapore, made up of stir-fried crab cooked in a semi-thick sweet and savoury tomato- and chilli-based sauce.
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— Bluesky· May 2026
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