Korean Crab Cakes

Method3 steps · about 25 min

1. 1

   Step 1: In a medium bowl, mix together mayonnaise (¼ cup), cilantro (2 tablespoons), fresh ginger (1 tablespoon), and fish sauce. Mix in crab, shrimp (3 ounces), and 1/2 cup bread crumbs. Season with salt and pepper to taste (to taste).

   Uses ¼ cup mayonnaise · 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro · 1 tablespoon chopped fresh ginger · 2 teaspoons Asian fish sauce (nuoc mam or nam pla) · 1 (6 ounce) can crabmeat - drained, flaked and cartilage removed · 3 ounces chopped shrimp · 1/2 cup fresh breadcrumbs · salt and pepper to taste

2. 2

   Step 2: Place remaining 1 cup breadcrumbs on a plate or shallow bowl. Drop 1/4 of the crab mixture onto breadcrumbs, and turn to coat. Shape into a circle or oval. repeat with remaining crab mixture.

   Uses remaining 1 cup fresh breadcrumbs

3. 3

   Step 3: Heat oil in a heavy skillet over medium heat. Cook cakes in oil for about 5 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through.

   Uses 1 ½ tablespoons peanut oil