Asian Crab Fritters

Asian Crab Fritters

Ingredients:

2 cups sliced bamboo shoots

1 cup chopped onion

4 tablespoons soy sauce

1 teaspoon salt

1/8 teaspoon pepper

1 teaspoon ginger

8 eggs, lightly beaten

1 pound crab meat

butter for frying

Directions:

Combine all ingredients, adding the crab meat last. In a frying pan, heat 1/2 cup butter. Drop the fritter mixture by large spoonfuls into the hot butter. Fry to a golden brown, turning once. This makes 8 to 12 servings.

Oriental Crab Cakes

Oriental Crab Cakes

Ingredients:

1 lb. jumbo lump crabmeat - cleaned

2/3 c. bean sprouts - slightly chopped

1/4 c. water chestnuts - chopped

3 Tbsp. scallions - chopped

3 Tbsp. celery - minced

1 1/2 tsp. soy sauce

1 large egg

about 1/2 c. bread crumbs or enough to hold together

Directions:

Mix all ingredients together, shape into patties and fry until brown. Makes about 12.