FOR THE CRAB CAKES

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fresh crab meat, picked well*2 (1 lb.)

scallions, green parts, sliced2

garlic, minced 1 clove

red pepper, roasted, diced 1 pepper

jalapeno, seeded, brunoise 1/2

corn kernels, roasted, shucked2 ears

bacon, rendered crisp, diced3 rashers

onion, small dice2/3 cup

panko breadcrumbs½ - ¾ cup

lemon ~ thyme mayo (follows)3/4 cups

dijon mustard 1 tbsp.

fresh basil, chiffonade2 leaves

sea salt TT

smoked paprika 1 tsp.

cumin, toasted, ground½ tsp.

coriander, toasted, ground ½ tsp.

curry powder ½ tsp.

fennel seed, toasted, whole 1 tsp.

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(* can substitute with canned crab)

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MOMIJIOROSHI AIOLI

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egg yolks2

garlic cloves, chopped2

rice wine vinegar2 tbsp.

white sugar 2 tsp.

momijioroshi2 tbsp.

fresh thyme, chopped1 tbsp.

sea salt1 tsp.

grated lemon zestof 1 lemon

cilantro leaf, chiffonade½ cup

XV olive oil½ cup

canola oil½ cup

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1.In a blender add the egg yolks, chopped garlic, vinegar, fresh thyme, momijiorohi, sugar and salt.

2.Pulse on medium speed to blend until smooth and fluid past forms.

3.With the blender running, add the XV olive oil in a very slow stream at first, when half of the amount has been added, increase the stream flow a bit.

4.When all of the olive oil has been used, add all of the canola oil slowly until a thick emulsification forms.

5.Take of the lid and using a plastic spatula, push all the ingredients from the sides of the blender down and add the lemon zest and cilantro.

6.Put the lid back on and pulse quickly a few times until mixed.

7.Transfer the mayonnaise to a bowl, cover and place in the fridge

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BREADING MIX

all purpose flouras needed

eggs, beatenas needed

panko or regular bread crumbsas needed

sea saltas needed

black pepperas needed

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1.Combine all 3 ingredients together, season with salt and pepper and set aside.

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DIRECTIONS TO COMPLETE

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1.Preheat oven to 350°F.

2.Add all the crab cake ingredients in a bowl and mix really well with rubber spatula until incorporated.

3.Form into desired size by pressing into a ring mold. 2.5”D x 1”H is ideal (an empty soup can with both ends removed works great) .At this point you can freeze and use at a later date.

4.Slightly freeze cakes for 20 minutes until firm.

5.Remove from freezer and bread the cakes with the 3-step flour, egg, breadcrumb process.

6.In a non-stick skillet on medium heat add canola oil and when hot pan-fry the cakes on one side until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes.

7.Turn cakes over and place skillet in a 350°F pre-heated oven and cook for 5 minutes.

8.Remove from oven and serve with dollop of momijiroshi aioli and fresh microgreens or seedlings.

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(YIELD : 10-3oz. CAKES)