Baked Crab with Glass Noodles (ปูอบวุ้นเส้น)

1.Soak the glass noodles in clean water until softened, then drain and set aside.

2.Separate the white and green parts of the spring onions and cut them. Set aside.

3.Clean the crab thoroughly, cut it into pieces, and lightly crack the claws. Set aside.

4.Heat the vegetable oil in a pan, then add the ginger, garlic, coriander roots, and soaked shiitake mushrooms. Fry on low heat until fragrant.

5.Remove some garlic and mushrooms to set aside. Add the white parts of the spring onions, Sichuan peppercorns, bacon, and crab to the pan. Cover and cook for 5 minutes.

6.Mix the shiitake mushroom sauce, water, light soy sauce, Shaoxing wine, ground white pepper, and cornstarch in a bowl. Add the glass noodles and toss until well-coated.

7.After 5 minutes, uncover the pan and add the glass noodles with the prepared sauce. Cover and cook for another 5 minutes, flipping the noodles halfway through to ensure even cooking.

8.Uncover, add the green parts of the spring onions, and return the reserved garlic and mushrooms to the pan. Cover and cook for an additional 1 minute.

9.To serve, garnish with fresh coriander and a sprinkle of ground white pepper.