Poo Ob Woon Sen Recipe

Name: Poo Ob Woon Sen
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 whole crabs (about 2 pounds or 1 kg); 1 tablespoon oil; 7 cloves garlic, peeled and left whole; 2 slices lean bacon, cut into 1 inch (2 1/2 cm) pieces; 2 coriander roots, cut in half; 2 inches (5 cm) ginger, sliced; 1 teaspoon white peppercorns, crushed; 8 ounce (250 g) dried glass noodles (bean threads or cellophane noodles) soaked in cold water to soften for 5 minutes and drained; 1 teaspoon butter; 1 tablespoon soy sauce; 2 spring onions, cut in 1 1/2 inch (4-cm) lenghts; 1 spring coriander leaves (cilantro); Stock; 2 cups (500 ml) Thai Chicken Stock; 2 tablespoons oyster sauce; 1 tablespoon soy sauce; 2 teaspoons fish sauce; 1 teaspoon sesame oil; 2 teaspoons brandy or whisky; 2 teaspoons sugar

Servings: persons

2 whole crabs (about 2 pounds or 1 kg)
1 tablespoon oil
7 cloves garlic, peeled and left whole
2 slices lean bacon, cut into 1 inch (2 1/2 cm) pieces
2 coriander roots, cut in half
2 inches (5 cm) ginger, sliced
1 teaspoon white peppercorns, crushed
8 ounce (250 g) dried glass noodles (bean threads or cellophane noodles) soaked in cold water to soften for 5 minutes and drained
1 teaspoon butter
1 tablespoon soy sauce
2 spring onions, cut in 1 1/2 inch (4-cm) lenghts
1 spring coriander leaves (cilantro)
Stock
2 cups (500 ml) Thai Chicken Stock
2 tablespoons oyster sauce
1 tablespoon soy sauce
2 teaspoons fish sauce
1 teaspoon sesame oil
2 teaspoons brandy or whisky
2 teaspoons sugar

1
Place all the Stock ingredients in pan, bring to a boil and simmer for 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and set aside to cool.
2
Clean each crab by scrubbing it briskly with a brush. (If still alive, make sure the pincers are tied securedly.) Rinse well with cold water. Using a cleaver or a heavy knife, cut the crab in half, then halve it again. Chop off the pincers, crack them and set aside. Remove the shell, scrape it out and set aside any roe.
3
Heat the ol in a large claypot or heatproof casserole. Stir-fry the garlic over high heat till lightly brown. Add bacon and stir-fry for one minute. Add crab, coriander roots, ginger and peppercorns. Stir-fry for 3 minuters.
4
Add glass noodles, butter, soy sauce and Stock. Mix will, cover and cook over high heat for 15-20 minutes or until crabs are cooked. Stir in spring onions and rarnish with cilantro. Serve hot.

625

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Fat

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

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 whole crabs (about 2 pounds or 1 kg), 1 tablespoon oil, 7 cloves garlic, peeled and left whole, 2 slices lean bacon, cut into 1 inch (2 1/2 cm) pieces, and more.

Yes, Poo Ob Woon Sen falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Poo Ob Woon Sen

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