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Mini Asian Crab Cakes

Mini Asian Crab Cakes

Mini crab cakes encrusted with sesame seeds get a kick from wasabi and soy sauce. The toppings of wasabi, mayonnaise, cucumber, and pickled ginger add creaminess, crispness, and tang, as well as color.

Martha Stewart Living, December 2005 http://www.marthastewart.com/333923/mini-asian-crab-cakes
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  • Yield Makes about 2 dozen

Ingredients

    • 8 ounces jumbo lump crabmeat, picked over
    • 1/4 cup mayonnaise, plus 3 tablespoons, for garnish
    • 2 scallions, trimmed and finely chopped
    • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
    • 2 teaspoons wasabi paste
    • 1 teaspoon finely grated lime zest
    • 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons plain breadcrumbs
    • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
    • Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
    • 2 large eggs
    • 1/4 cup sesame seeds
    • 2/3 cup vegetable oil, plus more if needed
    • 1 English cucumber, for garnish
    • 1/2 cup drained pickled ginger, for garnish

Directions

  1. Flake crabmeat with a fork in a medium bowl; stir in 1/4 cup mayonnaise, scallions, soy sauce, 1/2 teaspoon wasabi, and zest. Stir in 2 tablespoons breadcrumbs. Cover with plastic wrap; chill 1 hour.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, salt, and pepper; set aside. In a small bowl, beat eggs with 1 tablespoon water; set aside. In a shallow bowl, stir together sesame seeds and remaining 1/2 cup breadcrumbs.
  3. Form one scant tablespoon crab mixture into a ball; dip in seasoned flour. Flatten into a 3/4-inch high cake about 1 1/4 inches in diameter. Repeat with remaining crab mixture. Dip cakes in egg mixture, then roll in breadcrumb mixture.
  4. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat until hot but not smoking. Add half the crab cakes; cook, turning once, until golden and crisp on both sides, about 4 minutes. Using a slotted spatula, transfer to paper towel-lined plates to drain. Repeat with remaining cakes, adding more oil if needed. Let cool completely.
  5. Transfer crab cakes to a parchment-lined baking sheet. Freeze (uncovered) until firm, about 1 hour. Transfer to an airtight container; freeze until ready to use, up to 6 weeks.
  6. To serve, preheat oven to 425 degrees. Place the crab cakes on an ungreased baking sheet, and bake until heated through, 10 to 14 minutes.
  7. Meanwhile, stir together remaining 3 tablespoons mayonnaise and 1 1/2 teaspoons wasabi. Using a vegetable peeler, make 24 (2-by-3/4-inch) ribbons from cucumber; fold each ribbon into thirds.
  8. Dot each crab cake with 1/2 teaspoon wasabi mayonnaise; top with a slice of cucumber and a slice of ginger.

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