Crab fritters with spicy mayo

makes
16
Crab fritters with spicy mayo
Ben Dearnley
Crab fritters with spicy mayo

These tasty little bites are the ideal elegant hors d'oeuvre for special occasions. Just be warned – once served, they won't last for long! You'll need a 30cm square tray or cake pan.

Ingredients (15)

  • 1 medium potato, peeled
  • 200g bread, crust removed (we used sourdough)
  • ⅓ cup (80ml) milk
  • 250g raw crab meat (we used blue swimmer)
  • ⅔ cup (50g) finely grated parmesan
  • 2 tbs finely chopped flat-leaf parsley leaves
  • 2 tbs finely chopped dill
  • 1 garlic clove, chopped
  • 100g rice flour
  • 1½ cups (75g) panko breadcrumbs
  • Vegetable oil, to deep-fry
  • Micro greens, to serve (optional)

Spicy mayo

  • ⅓ cup (100g) mayonnaise
  • 4-5 anchovy fillets, or to taste
  • ½ tsp crushed chilli, or to taste

Don't forget you can add these ingredients to your Woolworths shopping list.

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Method

  • 1.
    To make the fritters, boil potato until soft, then mash it. Soak bread in milk, then squeeze out and discard excess milk. Place crab meat, parmesan, herbs, garlic, 1 tsp fine salt, mashed potato and squeeze soaked bread in a food processor and whiz until smooth.
  • 2.
    Line a 20cm square tray or cake pan with baking paper. Spread crab mixture over base of prepared tray or pan. Chill for 1 hour, to firm up.
  • 3.
    Transfer crab mixture to a chopping board and, using a lightly greased large knife, cut 4 x 4 into 16 squares.
  • 4.
    Mix rice flour and ½ cup (125ml) water in a medium bowl until smooth. Place on a tray. Repeat with remaining portions, then chill for at least 30 minutes, or until ready to fry.
  • 5.
    For mayo, whiz all ingredients in a food processor on high until well combined.
  • 6.
    Heat 5cm of oil in a medium saucepan until 170°C (a cube of bread will turn golden in 2 minutes when the oil is hot enough). Deep-fry fritters, in batches, for 3 minutes, or unitl golden. Set aside for 2 minutes, then deep-fry a second time for 2-3 minutes, until deep golden and crisp. Drain on paper towel.
  • 7.
    To serve, arrange fritters on a serving plate. Dollop a small spoonful of mayo on each. Garnish with micro greens, if using.
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Recipe Notes

Leftover spicy mayo will keep in a jar in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.

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