Crab Cha Gio with Spicy Mango Dipping Sauce and Cra

Name: Crab Cha Gio with Spicy Mango Dipping Sauce and Crab Noodle Salad (the Easier Dish)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 pounds Maine crab leg meat, picked clean; 2 cups, rehydrated mung bean noodles, cut into 2 to 3-inch lengths; 1/2 cup sliced scallions, green part only; 2 serrano chiles, de-stemmed and minced; 1/4 cup chopped cilantro; 2 tablespoons fish sauce (3 Crab); 2 limes, juiced; 1/2 bunch picked Thai basil leaves; 1 package (12-inch) ban trang, rice paper; Salt and black pepper, to taste; 1 head red leaf lettuce; 1/2 bunch fresh mint; 1 ripe mango, peeled, roughly chopped; 1 large shallot, peeled and roughly chopped; 1 tablespoon rice vinegar; 1 tablespoon sambal; 1 orange, juiced; 2 tablespoons canola oil; Salt and black pepper, to taste

Servings: persons

2 pounds Maine crab leg meat, picked clean
2 cups, rehydrated mung bean noodles, cut into 2 to 3-inch lengths
1/2 cup sliced scallions, green part only
2 serrano chiles, de-stemmed and minced
1/4 cup chopped cilantro
2 tablespoons fish sauce (3 Crab)
2 limes, juiced
1/2 bunch picked Thai basil leaves
1 package (12-inch) ban trang, rice paper
Salt and black pepper, to taste
1 head red leaf lettuce
1/2 bunch fresh mint
1 ripe mango, peeled, roughly chopped
1 large shallot, peeled and roughly chopped
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1 tablespoon sambal
1 orange, juiced
2 tablespoons canola oil
Salt and black pepper, to taste

1
In a large, chilled bowl, mix together the crab, noodles, scallions, chiles, cilantro, fish sauce, lime juice and basil.
2
Check for seasoning.
3
At this point, you have the Crab Salad finished.
4
You can drizzle a little of the mango sauce to complete the plating.
5
Now to finish the cha gio.
6
Take the same mixture and roll it in rehydrated rice paper.
7
Let rest, seam side down for 2 minutes.
8
Fry at 375 degrees until golden brown.
9
PLATING Slice the cha gio on the bias and plate on a very small mound of the filling.
10
Serve the sauce in a soy sauce dish.
11
Use the red leaf lettuce to pick up the hot cha gio with your fingers.
12
Garnish with the fresh mint.
13
In a blender, add the mangoes, shallots, vinegar, sambal and juice.
14
Blend at high speed and add the oil.
15
Season and check for seasoning.
16
BEVERAGE Tropical Sauvignon Blanc (NZ)

770

kcal

Calories

Fat

148

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 pounds Maine crab leg meat, picked clean, 2 cups, rehydrated mung bean noodles, cut into 2 to 3-inch lengths, 1/2 cup sliced scallions, green part only, 2 serrano chiles, de-stemmed and minced, and more.

Yes, Crab Cha Gio with Spicy Mango Dipping Sauce and Crab Noodle Salad (the Easier Dish) falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Crab Cha Gio with Spicy Mango Dipping Sauce and Crab Noodle Salad (the Easier Dish)

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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