Crab Fritters

* Exported from MasterCook *

Crab Fritters

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Serving Size : 24 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Seafood Appetizers

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 3/4 cups All-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups Warm water
2 tablespoons Vegetable oil
2 teaspoons Baking powder
1/8 teaspoon Salt
1 pound Crabmeat
3/4 cup Fresh white breadcrums
4 large Egg whites -- divided
3 tablespoons Chopped fresh parsley
Salt and pepper -- to taste
All-purpose flour -- for
Dredging
Vegetable oil -- for deep
Frying
-----CURRY SAUCE-----
1 1/2 tablespoons Olive oil
1 small Garlic clove -- minced
1 teaspoon Curry powder
1/2 cup Mayonnaise
1/2 cup Sour cream
2 tablespoons Orange Juice
1 tablespoon Sugar
1 tablespoon Fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon Chutney

Mix the first five ingredients in a medium bowl to blend. Let the bater stand
for 1 hour at room temperature. Mix the crabmeat, bread crumbs, two of the egg
whites and the parsley in a large bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Divide
the mixture into 24 mounds. press each mound firmly into a ball. Roll each
crabmeat ball in flour; shake off excess.
Immediately before frying, beat the remaining egg whites in a small bowl to
stiff peaks. Fold the egg whites into the batter. Heat the oil in a deep fryer
or heavy saucepan to 360F. Dip the crab balls, one at a time, into the batter,
coating completely. Carefully lower into the oil. Repeat with the remaining
crab balls, cooking until pale and golden brown, about 5 minutes. Use a slotted
spoonto transfer the fritters to paper towels and drain. Serve with Curry
Sauce. Do not overcrowd the fryer or saucepan when making these crab fritters.
Make no more than 5 fritters at a time.
Be certain to slide the fritters gently into the hot oil. Dropping them into
the oil can can cause a dangerous splash.
Turn the fritters frequently as they fry, making sure that all sides are
browned. Heat the oil in a small heavy skillet over medium heat. add the garlic
and saute for 1 minute. Add the curry powder and stir for 1 minute. Transfer
the mixture to a blender. Add all of the remaining ingredients and blend until
smooth. Pour into a bowl.

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