The amazing pepper crab: black or white or even combination of both which do you prefer? The dry version or the saucy version? The consistency of the ground pepper also makes a big difference to the final result -super fine or fine or coarse or super-coarse? The original version at Long Beach Seafood Restaurant is dry and ground very fine. But some restaurants resort to coarse and saucy version. I like all kinds of pepper crabs and they are simply a matter of preference. Some places also add curry leaves, which I think complements the flavor of black pepper (they are a S. Indian staple so it does work). Some places use only white pepper. When using white pepper, I believe that a hint of lard adds some sweetness and the marriage made in heaven combo of crustaceans and pork is always a winner like bacon and onion. Some places use either butter or margarine, although I dislike the artificial flavor of margarine and I think pure butter justifies this extravagant dish -since crab is not an everyday ingredient. But margarine could be a nostalgic flavor for Singaporeans, which I understand. Flavor memory during childhood plays an important role.
Humble Japanese, trying to de-mystify Singapore cuisine and food culture. This is not a restaurant / stall rating blog.
5.23.2011
Pepper Crab ペッパークラブ
The amazing pepper crab: black or white or even combination of both which do you prefer? The dry version or the saucy version? The consistency of the ground pepper also makes a big difference to the final result -super fine or fine or coarse or super-coarse? The original version at Long Beach Seafood Restaurant is dry and ground very fine. But some restaurants resort to coarse and saucy version. I like all kinds of pepper crabs and they are simply a matter of preference. Some places also add curry leaves, which I think complements the flavor of black pepper (they are a S. Indian staple so it does work). Some places use only white pepper. When using white pepper, I believe that a hint of lard adds some sweetness and the marriage made in heaven combo of crustaceans and pork is always a winner like bacon and onion. Some places use either butter or margarine, although I dislike the artificial flavor of margarine and I think pure butter justifies this extravagant dish -since crab is not an everyday ingredient. But margarine could be a nostalgic flavor for Singaporeans, which I understand. Flavor memory during childhood plays an important role.
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