Seafood Crab Sticks with Chilli Sauce

Dive into a flavor-packed seafood delight with these crispy Seafood Crab Sticks with Chilli Sauce! Perfectly battered with a light and airy tempura-style coating made from sparkling water, flour, and cornstarch, these golden-fried crab sticks boast a satisfying crunch in every bite. Paired with a fiery homemade chilli sauce infused with red chilies, garlic, honey, and soy sauce, this recipe offers a tantalizing balance of heat, sweetness, and umami. Whether served as an appetizer, party snack, or seafood treat, this quick and easy dish is sure to impress. Ready in just 30 minutes, it’s an irresistible crowd-pleaser for any occasion!

Nutriscore Rating: 51/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 12 pieces Crab sticks
• 1 cup All-purpose flour
• 1 cup Cornstarch
• 1 cup Cold sparkling water
• 1 large Egg
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
• 0.25 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 4 cups Vegetable oil
• 2 pieces Red chilies
• 2 cloves Garlic
• 2 tablespoons Honey
• 1 tablespoon Soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon Rice vinegar
• 2 tablespoons Ketchup
• 1 teaspoon Cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons Water

Directions

Step 1

Prepare the chilli sauce by finely chopping the red chilies and garlic.

Step 2

In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, ketchup, and chopped chilies and garlic.

Step 3

In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of water to create a slurry.

Step 4

Add the slurry to the saucepan and stir continuously until the sauce thickens to your desired consistency. Set aside to cool.

Step 5

Pat the crab sticks dry using a paper towel.

Step 6

In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder.

Step 7

In a separate bowl, beat the egg and mix it with the cold sparkling water to create a batter.

Step 8

Slowly add the wet mixture into the dry ingredients while whisking, ensuring no lumps form.

Step 9

Heat the vegetable oil in a deep skillet or fryer to 350°F (175°C).

Step 10

Dip each crab stick into the batter, ensuring it is coated evenly.

Step 11

Gently lower the coated crab sticks into the hot oil and fry in batches until golden and crispy, about 2-3 minutes per batch.

Step 12

Use a slotted spoon to transfer the fried crab sticks to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.

Step 13

Serve the hot crab sticks with the prepared chilli sauce for dipping.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1864.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	8456.7

Total Fat 852.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 123.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 539.6g
Cholesterol 286.7mg	0%
Sodium 4405.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 249.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 4.7g	0%
Total Sugars 60.9g
Protein 45.1g	0%

Vitamin D 53.8IU	0%
Calcium 137.0mg	0%
Iron 9.3mg	0%
Potassium 724.8mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 86.7%

Protein: 2.0%

Carbs: 11.3%