Name: Glass Noodles with Crab (Crab Pad Woon Sen)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: Serves 3 as part of a multi-course meal
Cuisine: Thai
Ingredients: Finely sliced green onions for garnish; 8 oz (250 g) lump crabmeat, picked over for shells; 2 small shallots, sliced thinly; 2 tablespoons high-heat cooking oil; 4 oz (100 g) dried glass noodles; ½ teaspoon flour; ⅛ teaspoon white pepper; ¼ cup (65 ml) Basic Chicken Stock or store-bought; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 tablespoons minced galangal or fresh ginger; 2 fresh hot red or green chili, preferably Thai (deseeded if you prefer less heat), finely sliced; 2 eggs; 3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh coriander leaves (cilantro); 4 teaspoons fish sauce (nam pla); Oil for frying; 2 tablespoons soy sauce; Fried Crispy Shallots for garnish; ½ cup (50 g) finely chopped green onions (white and green parts)