Crab Bee Hoon (Crab Noodles)
User Reviews
4.7
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
25 mins
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Servings
3 people
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Calories
695 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Soup
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Cuisine
Chinese
Crab Bee Hoon (Crab Noodles)
Description
Crab Bee Hoon involves boiling dry Guilin rice noodles until al dente and rinsing them to remove surface starch for a clean texture. Butter and ginger are sautéed to create an aromatic base, followed by the addition of chicken broth, water, and evaporated milk, which enriches the broth and gives it a creamy quality. Fresh crab pieces are then cooked in this mixture until fully done, imparting a sweet shellfish flavor.
Baby bok choy adds a crisp-tender vegetable element balanced by a splash of rice wine, fish sauce, and white pepper for subtle seasoning without overwhelming the crab’s delicate flavor. The noodles return to the pot to warm through before plating.
This dish is best served immediately while hot and creamy, making for a filling and satisfying meal with complex textures from the soft noodles, tender crab, and crisp bok choy. Adding extra evaporated milk can enhance creaminess to preference.
Ingredients
- 6 oz (175g) rice noodles dry, Guilin
- 4 tablespoons butter melted, unsalted
- 6 lices ginger peeled
- 1 cup chicken broth canned
- 2 cups water
- 1/2 cup evaporated milk
- 2 lb (1kg) crab cleaned and cut into pieces
- 5 baby bok choy cut lengthwise into halves
- 1 tablespoon rice wine
- 1/2 tablespoon fish sauce or to taste or salt to taste
- 3 white pepper dashes
- 1 talk scallion cut into 1-inch (2.5cm) lengths
Instructions
- Boil the dry Guilin rice noodles according to the package instructions until al dente. Rinse the noodles under cold running water to remove any starch (they should be smooth and starch-free after rinsing). Drain well and set aside.
- In a pot, add the butter and sauté the ginger. Pour in the chicken broth and water, and bring to a boil. Add the evaporated milk, followed by the crab. Cook for a few minutes until the crab turns red and is fully cooked. Add the baby bok choy, rice wine, fish sauce, white pepper, scallion, and noodles. Bring to a quick boil and serve immediately.
Notes
- Rinse boiled rice noodles under cold water to remove starch, ensuring a smooth texture.
- Use fresh crab pieces cleaned and cut to retain sweetness and texture.
- Add extra evaporated milk (about 2 tablespoons more) for a creamier soup if desired.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 3people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 695 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 3people | |
| Calories | 695kcal | 35% |
| Carbohydrates | 58g | 19% |
| Protein | 63g | 126% |
| Fat | 21g | 32% |
| Saturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 181mg | 60% |
| Sodium | 3336mg | 139% |
| Potassium | 818mg | 17% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 9062IU | 181% |
| Vitamin C | 108mg | 120% |
| Calcium | 486mg | 49% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.7
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