GALLETTE OF SWEET POTATO-CRUSTED TOBAGO CRAB CAKE

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In Trinidad and Tobago, crabs are traditionally cooked whole and the meat picked out. This sophisticated dish combines American-style crab cakes with the island flavor of callaloo, a green stew that's the national dish of Trinidad. Here, the stew becomes a sauce, creating an elegant starter or light lunch.

Provided by Khalid Mohammed

Categories     Milk/Cream     Egg     Mustard     Onion     Appetizer     Sauté     Lunch     Mayonnaise     Crab     Celery     Bell Pepper     Pumpkin     Sweet Potato/Yam     Pescatarian     Dairy Free

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 34

To form crab cakes
4 tablespoons olive oil
2 red bell peppers, finely diced
2 yellow bell peppers, finely diced
2 green bell peppers, finely diced
4 scallions (green and white parts), chopped
4 stalks celery, finely diced
4 fresh pimiento peppers, seeded and finely diced (see Tips, below)
1 1/2 pounds jumbo lump crabmeat, picked over
1 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup grainy mustard
1/4 teaspoon salt
Pinch freshly ground black pepper
2 cups Wondra quick-dissolving flour or all-purpose flour (See Tips, below)
4 eggs
3 cups panko (Japanese breadcrumbs) or fresh breadcrumbs
8 egg whites
4 starchy yellow sweet potatoes (not orange), peeled and coarsely grated
For callaloo
2 cups canned unsweetened coconut milk
1 bunch callaloo leaves, fresh or frozen and defrosted, roughly chopped (see Tips, below)
6 large pods okra, fresh or frozen
1 small onion, chopped
1/4 cup fresh pumpkin, diced
2 whole scallions, chopped
2 fresh pimiento peppers, seeded and chopped
1 Scotch bonnet chile, whole
2 cloves garlic, chopped
2 fresh thyme sprigs
To cook crab cakes
1/2 cup olive oil, divided into 4 (2-tablespoon) portions
To assemble dish
1/4 teaspoon salt
Pinch freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Form crab cakes
  • In large sauté pan over low heat, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil. Add red, yellow, and green peppers; scallions; celery; and pimientos. Sauté until soft, 8 to 10 minutes. Transfer to large bowl and let cool.
  • Add crabmeat, mayonnaise, mustard, salt, and pepper to vegetables and stir to combine. Form mixture into 16 patties.
  • Place Wondra in large bowl. In second large bowl, whisk together eggs and remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil. In third large bowl, place panko. In fourth large bowl, beat egg whites until foamy. In fifth large bowl, place grated sweet potatoes.
  • Carefully dip 1 patty in Wondra and dust off excess. Then, dip in beaten eggs, allowing excess to drip off, and then in panko. Next, dip in egg whites, allowing excess to drip off. Finally, dip in shredded sweet potatoes, gently pressing potato to patty. Transfer patty to large baking sheet and repeat with remaining patties, filling 2 baking sheets. Refrigerate 30 minutes.
  • Make callaloo
  • In medium saucepan, combine coconut milk, callaloo leaves, okra, onion, pumpkin, scallions, pimientos, Scotch bonnet, garlic, and thyme. Bring to boil, lower heat, and simmer 1 hour.
  • Cook crab cakes
  • In large skillet over moderately low heat, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil. Add 4 crab cakes and fry until potatoes are golden and crispy, 4 to 5 minutes per side. Drain crab cakes on paper towels and keep warm. Add 2 more tablespoons oil to pan and cook 4 more cakes. Repeat with remaining cakes, cooking in batches of 4 and adding 2 tablespoons oil before each batch. Keep warm in oven.
  • Assemble dish
  • Remove thyme sprigs and Scotch bonnet from callaloo and discard. Pour mixture into blender and purée until smooth. Season with salt and pepper. Divide among 8 soup plates, and top each with 2 crab cakes.

Raju Gupta
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This galette is a great way to use up leftover sweet potatoes. I had some leftover from a Thanksgiving dinner and this was the perfect way to use them up. The galette was delicious and easy to make.


Qaqesh Pervaiz
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This galette is a great way to impress your guests. It's a unique and delicious dish that is sure to wow your friends and family. I highly recommend this recipe for any special occasion.


Steve Cowsill
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This galette is a great way to get your kids to eat seafood. My kids loved the sweet potato crust and the crab cake filling was a hit. I'll definitely be making this again for my kids.


Mistar Ahmed
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I'm not a fan of sweet potato crust, but I decided to try this recipe anyway. I was pleasantly surprised! The crust was crispy and flavorful, and the crab cake filling was delicious. I'll definitely be making this again.


Basit Khoja
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This galette is a great way to use up leftover crab meat. I had some leftover from a crab boil and this was the perfect way to use it up. The galette was delicious and easy to make.


Qubarn Shar
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I made this galette for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved the unique flavor combination of the sweet potato crust and the crab cake filling. I'll definitely be making this again for my next party.


Ayazhussain Laghari
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This galette is a great way to get your kids to eat vegetables. My kids loved the sweet potato crust and the crab cake filling was packed with veggies. I'll definitely be making this again for my kids.


Winnie Mutangana
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I'm not a huge fan of crab cakes, but I decided to try this recipe anyway. I was pleasantly surprised! The crab cake filling was delicious and the sweet potato crust added a nice touch of sweetness. I'll definitely be making this again.


Mr Riaz
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This galette is a great way to use up leftover sweet potatoes. I had some leftover from a Thanksgiving dinner and this was the perfect way to use them up. The galette was delicious and easy to make.


Aashish Vai
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This galette is a great way to impress your guests. It's a unique and delicious dish that is sure to wow your friends and family. I highly recommend this recipe for any special occasion.


Raymundo Tapia
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I made this galette for a special occasion and it was a huge success! The presentation was beautiful and the taste was even better. I highly recommend this recipe for any special occasion.


Kathi Hall
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This galette is a great way to get your kids to eat seafood. My kids loved the sweet potato crust and the crab cake filling was a hit. I'll definitely be making this again for my kids.


george hector
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I'm not a fan of sweet potato crust, but I decided to try this recipe anyway. I was pleasantly surprised! The crust was crispy and flavorful, and the crab cake filling was delicious. I'll definitely be making this again.


James Nzita
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This galette is a great way to use up leftover crab meat. I had some leftover from a crab boil and this was the perfect way to use it up. The galette was delicious and easy to make.


Mahammad Hanif
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I'm always looking for new and creative ways to cook crab cakes, and this galette is definitely a winner! The sweet potato crust adds a nice touch of sweetness and the crab cake filling is perfectly seasoned. I'll definitely be making this again.


Rian Rabe (Nekkies)
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I made this galette for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved the unique flavor combination of the sweet potato crust and the crab cake filling. I'll definitely be making this again for my next party.


Oliyad Kebede
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This is one of the best galettes I've ever had. The sweet potato crust was crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, and the crab cake filling was packed with flavor. I highly recommend this recipe!


Malefu Zanele
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I'm not a huge fan of seafood, but this galette changed my mind! The crab cake filling was perfectly seasoned and the sweet potato crust was a great complement. I'll definitely be making this again.


Touil Amdjed
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This galette was a hit with my family! The sweet potato crust was crispy and flavorful, and the crab cake filling was packed with crab meat and veggies. It was a delicious and easy meal to make.