CRISPY CRAB ROLLS
The secret to these crunchy crab rolls? The dumpling wrapper is made of flattened white bread. Chef Andrew Zimmern calls this "Southern country club meets Southeast Asia." The result: a light and crispy exterior with snowy white crabmeat inside.
Provided by Andrew Zimmern
Categories main-dish
Time 45m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Crab filling: In medium bowl, combine the crab meat, white pepper, nutmeg, cayenne pepper, mayonnaise, egg yolk (reserving egg white), and lemon zest. Thinly slice the green part of the scallions (reserving the white part) on an angle, and add to the bowl. Stir the ingredients gently to combine, keeping the crab meat chunks as intact as possible.
- Dipping sauce: In a small bowl, blend the chile sauce, lime juice, sesame seeds, and a pinch of salt.
- In a large, deep skillet, heat oil to 375 F. In a large bowl, whisk together cornstarch, water, and 3 egg whites (reserving 2 egg yolks) to make a slurry. In another large bowl, combine the flour with a pinch of salt. Use a rolling pin to flatten each slice of bread. Arrange the bread with the short sides facing you. Spread a heaping tablespoon of crab mixture across the middle of each slice, leaving a ½-inch border at both sides. Use your finger to spread some of the reserved egg yolk along the top and bottom of the flattened bread. Roll and tuck the bread around the crab; press to seal the rolls. Let the rolls rest seam-side down for 5 minutes.
- Whisk the egg white mixture again to recombine any cornstarch that may have settled to the bottom. Dip each crab roll into the mixture, then dredge in the flour. Carefully transfer the rolls to the oil and fry in batches without crowding, turning occasionally, until golden brown, about 8 minutes per batch. Transfer the crab rolls to a plate lined with paper towels to drain. Finely slice the white part of a scallion and garnish the chili sauce. Slice the crab rolls in half and serve with the chile sauce.
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Anne Tandaguen
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of seafood, but I really enjoyed these crab rolls. They were so flavorful and crispy.
mobin Shawon
[email protected]These crab rolls were a bit too spicy for my taste, but they were still very good.
Matte Joel
[email protected]I made these crab rolls for my family and they loved them. They're so easy to make and they taste delicious.
Obi Trisha
[email protected]These crab rolls are a great appetizer or snack. They're also perfect for a party or potluck.
Jessica Leona
[email protected]I've tried several different crab roll recipes and this one is my favorite. The filling is perfectly seasoned and the wrappers are crispy and golden brown.
Destiny Whitehead
[email protected]These crab rolls are so easy to make and they're always a crowd-pleaser. I love serving them with a dipping sauce.
Alyssa Brightmoon
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly, but my crab rolls didn't turn out as crispy as I wanted them to be.
Bijaya Kunwar
[email protected]These crab rolls were a bit too oily for my taste. I think I'll try baking them next time.
Muhiyiddiin Qaasim
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of crab, but I really enjoyed these crab rolls. The filling was creamy and flavorful.
Ud√£Y R√£zz
[email protected]These crab rolls are perfect for a party or potluck. They're easy to make ahead of time and they always disappear quickly.
siwelile zulu
[email protected]I love that this recipe uses imitation crab meat. It's a more affordable option and it still tastes great.
Shanze Mughal
[email protected]These crab rolls were a great way to use up leftover crab meat. They were easy to make and very tasty.
Cleopatra Siziba
[email protected]I was disappointed with these crab rolls. The filling was bland and the wrappers were soggy.
Precious Thomas
[email protected]These crab rolls were a bit too crispy for my taste, but they were still very good. I'll try using less oil next time.
Gx aviixx
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and my crab rolls turned out crispy and golden brown. The filling was flavorful and creamy.
Asi Badsha
[email protected]These crab rolls are so delicious and easy to make. I love that I can use imitation crab meat, which makes them more affordable.
Muhammad Anwar
[email protected]I've made these crab rolls several times now and they always turn out perfect. They're the perfect appetizer or snack.
Aarati Bishokarma
[email protected]These crab rolls were a hit at my party! They were so easy to make and everyone loved them.