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Ramen with Crab & Bacon ~ In this recipe the Ramen is tossed and served with
a seafood sauce, fresh or imitation crab and bacon.  For the Ramen
Gourmét in you.  Since this is a gourmét treatment, don't expect the portions to be
large. ~ ChileMasters

2 packages Ramen Noodles ~ Do not use spice packets.
8 oz bacon, cut across bacon into ½ inch strips
1 tbsp olive oil
10 (12 oz ) crab sticks (or imitation crab sticks)
1½ cups heavy cream
3 tbsp butter
fresh herbs (chervil is best)
salt & pepper to taste

1.  Cut the bacon into ½ -inch strips (rectangles).

2.  Add olive oil to boiling, salted water and cook the Ramen until al dente. Strain
and rinse.  Retain the boiled oil & salted water, keep very hot.

3.  Shred the crab with your fingers.

4.  Heat the cream gently with the crab and bacon pieces.

5.  Meanwhile, heat the butter in a pan and when it bubbles, add the Ramen (with
a strainer  - first reheat the Ramen by plunging for 30 seconds in the into the
boiled & salted water).  Mix well and season with the salt & pepper.

Presentation:
Place the buttered Ramen around the edges of the dinner plates and arrange the
crab/bacon mixture in the center.  Place small amount of chopped chervil on top
of the crab/bacon as a garnish.

Serves 6