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.