Spicy Szechuan Noodles with Imitation Crab
Soft noodles tossed in a chili‑garlic sauce and topped with seasoned imitation crab for a quick heat‑kick.

Total
11 min
Prep
6 min
Cook
5 min
Serves
2
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Recipe serves 2
Ingredients
- 200 g dry wheat noodles
- 100 g imitation crab sticks
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon Sichuan chili oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 stalk green onion, sliced(optional)
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds(optional)
Instructions
- 1
Cook the noodles in boiling water according to package directions (about 3‑4 minutes); drain and set aside.
- 2
While the noodles cook, heat the chili oil in a pan over medium heat, add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- 3
Stir in the soy sauce and toss the cooked noodles in the sauce for 1‑2 minutes to coat evenly.
- 4
Add the imitation crab sticks, breaking them into bite‑size pieces, and heat through for another minute.
- 5
Transfer to serving bowls, garnish with sliced green onion and sesame seeds if using, and serve immediately.
Nutrition per serving
Calories
420
21% of a 2,000 kcal day
| Protein | 18 g |
| Carbohydrate | 55 g |
| Fat | 12 g |
| Fiber | 3 g |
| Sugar | 4 g |
| Sodium | 950 mg |
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