Spicy Wok-Fried Ramen with Crab
- Three 3.5-ounce packages ramen, seasoning packets reserved for another use
- 3/4 cup canola oil
- 1/4 cup minced peeled fresh ginger
- 4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon crab paste (see Note)
- 1 teaspoon Thai chile paste or sambal oelek
- 1/2 pound shiitake mushrooms, stems discarded and caps thinly sliced (4 cups)
- 1 cup vegetable broth
- 1/2 pound jumbo lump crabmeat, picked over
- 1/4 cup chopped mint, plus small leaves for garnish
- 1 teaspoon finely grated lime zest plus 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- Kosher salt
- In a large saucepan of boiling water, cook the ramen until al dente.
- Drain well and pat dry with paper towels.
- In a large wok, heat 1/2 cup of the oil until smoking.
- Add the ginger, garlic, crab paste, chile paste and shiitakes and cook over high heat, stirring, until the garlic is golden, about 3 minutes.
- Add the ramen and toss to coat.
- Spread the noodles in an even layer over the bottom and halfway up the side of the wok and drizzle with the remaining 1/4 cup of oil.
- Cook over high heat, undisturbed, until the edges start to crisp, about 2 minutes.
- Toss the noodles, then spread them out again and cook until the edges start to crisp, about 2 minutes.
- Toss and repeat one more time.
- Stir in the broth, crabmeat, chopped mint, lime zest and lime juice, season with salt and toss well.
- Transfer to plates.
- Garnish with mint leaves and serve.
three, canola oil, fresh ginger, garlic, crab paste, chile paste, shiitake mushrooms, vegetable broth, lump crabmeat, mint, lime zest, kosher salt
Taken from www.foodandwine.com/recipes/spicy-wok-fried-ramen-crab (may not work)