Recipe of the day: Chilli crab with noodles

You don't need to burden your stomach with heavy meals like pap and rice at night. Instead, opt for a lighter option like chilli crab noodles.


Monday nights often call for simplicity in the kitchen.

After a long day, the last thing you want is a heavy cooking session. That’s where our Chilli crab noodles recipe steps in to save the day!

Quick, delicious and with a spicy kick, this dish elevates your Monday night dinner, making it the perfect choice for a flavourful start to the week.

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Chilli crab with noodles

Chiili crab noodles

This delicious noodle dish will satisfy any Monday craving!

You can substitute the crab with any fresh or frozen seafood. 

  • Author: The Good Housekeeping Cookery Team
  • Prep Time: 10 Minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 Minutes
  • Total Time: 25 Minutes
  • Yield: 4 1x
  • Category: Lunch, dinner
  • Method: Boil
  • Cuisine: Asian

Ingredients

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  • 200g medium egg noodles
  • 1tbsp vegetable oil
  • 400g frozen mixed vegetables
  • 6tbsp sweet chilli sauce
  • 1tbsp soy sauce
  • ½tbsp cornflour
  • 100ml chicken or vegetable stock
  • 170g tinned crab, drained
  • Frozen or chopped fresh coriander leaves, optional

Instructions

  1.             Bring a pan of water to the boil; cook noodles following pack instructions. Drain well; set aside.

  2.           Heat oil in a large wok until smoking. Add veg and stir-fry for 5min until piping hot.

  3.     I   In a small bowl, stir together the sweet chilli sauce, soy, cornflour and stock. Add sauce to the wok; bubble for 1min, then toss through noodles, crab and coriander (if using). Check the seasoning; serve immediately.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 2 People
  • Calories: 324kcal
  • Sugar: 11g
  • Fat: 8g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g

*This recipe was found on www.goodhousekeeping.com.uk

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