Chef Willi's Corner

Crab Cakes on a Crab Cake Slaw, with a Roasted Red Pepper Remoulade sauce

Crabcake Slaw

2 Cups Nappa Cabbage
1/2 Cup Shredded Carrots
1/2 Cup Julienned Red Onion?
2 Tbsp. Fresh Cilantro
3/4 Cup Duck Sauce
2 Tbsp. Red Wine Vinegar
1/2 Cup Julienned Red Pepper
Salt and Pepper to taste

  1. Mix all ingredients together

Crabcakes

4 Tbsp. mayonnaise
1 egg
1 Tbsp. fresh cilantro
1 Tbsp. Old Bay seasoning
1 Tbsp. lemon juice
3 slices white bread (no crust)
8 oz. lump crabmeat

  1. Combine all ingredients except crabmeat
  2. Mix well
  3. Fold in crabmeat gently to avoid breakage
  4. Form mixture into patties (~4 oz. each)
  5. Heat frying pan with a little oil
  6. Cook until browned

Roasted Red Pepper Remoulade

4 Tbsp. mayonnaise
2 Tbsp. roasted red peppers (pureed)
Salt and Pepper to taste

  1. Mix all ingredients together

Serving Suggestion: Serve crabcakes on top of crabcake slaw, with a vegetable medley and rice.

Recommended Wine: Belvedere "Alexander Valley" Chardonnay