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Chili Crab Stuffed Rice Noodles

A clever technique using standard rice paper wrappers to create pan-fried, stuffed rice noodles filled with a spicy, garlicky crab mixture and topped with a savory oyster sauce glaze.

Prep

45m

Cook

15m

Total

60m

Serves

4

Method

  1. 01

    In a mixing bowl, combine the crab meat, diced chilies, sambal, sriracha, minced garlic, green onions, cilantro, lemon zest, sesame oil, and mayonnaise. Mix thoroughly until evenly combined, then cover and refrigerate for 30–60 minutes to let the flavors meld.

    Step 1
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  2. 02

    Lightly oil a large plate with sesame oil to prevent sticking. Dip a rice paper wrapper into cold water for 3–4 seconds, then transfer it to a separate plain plate. Let it sit for about a minute until it becomes soft, pliable, and slightly sticky.

    Step 2
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  3. 03

    Place about one ounce of the crab filling onto the center of the softened rice paper in three small, separate piles. Fold the bottom edge over the filling, press lightly between the piles to define the sections, then roll up tightly into a log, ending with the seam on the bottom. Transfer to the oiled plate and repeat with the remaining wrappers.

    Step 3
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  4. 04

    To make the sauce, whisk together water, rice vinegar, oyster sauce, ketchup, sesame oil, and cornstarch in a small saucepan. Place over medium-high heat and bring to a simmer, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens into a shiny, thin gravy consistency. Keep warm.

    Step 4
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  5. 05

    Heat a thin layer of vegetable oil in a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Carefully add the stuffed noodles, making sure they don't touch too much as they tend to stick. Fry for about 2 minutes per side until they are nicely browned and crispy.

    Step 5
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  6. 06

    Plate the noodles and spoon the warm sauce over the top until they are well-coated. Garnish with toasted sesame seeds, sliced green onions, and extra red chilies before serving.

    Step 6
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