Fresh Lobster Accompanies Singapore's Famed Chili Sauce at The Straits

The useful part

Pleasure is about more than satisfying needs, and sometimes we want extravagance. Extravagant is an appropriate way to describe the rich sauce found in Singapore's famed chili crabs. The slightly sweet, intensely savory red sauce consists of tomatoes, ginger, garlic, lime, and chilis, is at the core of one of Singapore's most cherished dishes.

How it works

• Those in search of an alternative interpretation of the lobster can order lobster xo noodles which add fresh egg noodles and bok choy or select a traditional surf and turf which features black angus beef...
• What began as a home meal turned street stall item can now be found on fine dining menus around the world.
• The Straits takes the iconic dish a step further and smothers fresh lobster in the succulent sauce.
• While lobster will always be the main attraction of any plate its placed on, the sauce is so charismatic as to warrant an accompaniment of steamed or fried buns to sop up every last drop.

Details worth keeping

The chili sauce innovation comes as part of The...