Spicy crab noodles
This speedy spicy crab noodle recipe will become a weekly midweek favourite. A delicious rice noodle dish that is better than any takeaway!
Crab is an excellent source of Omega 3, zinc and B vitamins. This means that it reduces inflammation, strengthens bones and boosts your immune system,
Ingredients
Serves 2
Sambal paste
1/2 red chilli (more or less depending on your spice preference
2 tbsp tomato paste
1 tsp ground turmeric
thumbnail size of fresh ginger, peeled
1 tbsp Maple syrup
1 lemongrass stick, woody bits removed
1 lime, juice and zest
1 tbsp black peppercorns
Crab noodles
190g coconut cream
100g fresh 50-50 crab meat
200g rice noodles
extra lime to serve
Blitz together the sambal ingredients. In a large pan or wok, dry fry the sambal paste on a medium heat for 2-3 minutes. Stir continuously so the the mix doesn’t separate or burn.
Add the coconut cream, mix and cook for a further 2 minutes
Remove from the heat.
Cook the rice noodles as per the packet instructions, drain and refresh in cold water. Add them to the sauce. Heat and mix together on a low heat.
Remove from the heat and add the crab meat. Mix well.
Serve with an extra squeeze of lime juice.