”What are the little balls with a stick in them in your pictures?”
I promised to post the recipe as soon as I had the chance.
Why not make it a Macro Monday post eh? After all, these ARE macros, right?
They’re crab balls. I made up the recipe because I wanted to use some leftover rice.
I had about a cup of white rice, - maybe just a little bit more – to which I added:
a small tin of crab meat.
one egg, beaten.
a tablespoon of each of finely chopped celery, red bell pepper and shallot.
a teaspoon of mustard.
a couple of tablespoons of white flour. ( just enough to get the right consistency)
salt and pepper.
You can of course use any vegetables you have in your fridge, you could use spring onions and carrots or whatever. Mix all the ingredients together and shape it into balls about the size of a walnut.
Then cover them with breadcrumbs. I used Panko, the Japanese breadcrumbs, because it’s a little bit crunchier than traditional breadcrumbs.
Deep fry them in oil, and serve with hot chili sauce as an appetizer.
Find more Macro Monday posts at Lisa’s Chaos.
Yum! Those look and sound delicious!
ReplyDeleteYum! I just put cinnamon and sugar on leftover rice and have it for breakfast! LOL!
ReplyDeleteHoi zusje!
ReplyDeleteJij kunt zelfs van een str... iets goeds maken hé! ;-))
Gaat het al wat beter met je?
Groetjes!!
Something like crab cakes on a stick! I imagine they taste as good as they photograph!
ReplyDeleteI'd like one or five please. :-)
ReplyDeleteYum. I'll bet the kids would like these in their lunches at school too!
ReplyDeleteVery interesting! What a neat way to use up some rice. :0)
ReplyDeleteThey sound (and look) scrumptious! It would never occur to me to use rice as a filler for a crab ball. I might just have to try that!
ReplyDeletewell those look good enough to eat :)
ReplyDeleteYum. And now? Now I'm hungry.
ReplyDeleteLekker!
ReplyDeleteAnd they look wonderful.
Yum oooo, I think I will make some tonight!! Thank you for the recipe!!!
ReplyDeleteCheers,
Margaret B
I must remember to have a snack in hand when I come to visit you. :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a good idea! I love these for a party especially, and my kids love fishcakes for supper, so hey, that's a keeper.
ReplyDeleteDefinitely a good 'macro Monday'!
Oh for heaven's sakes, a big fat yum yum on these, Jientje! And the pictures, are, of course, so clear- I have to get me one of those Belgian cameras.
ReplyDeleteNow that's different! A recipe for Macro Monday! LOL!
ReplyDeleteThey look interesting, but I won't be trying them - I am allergic to fishy things!
Now I'm hungry. They are just fantastic looking and I bet taste great. Thanks for sharing this :) Aloha
ReplyDeleteJientje, they look better cooked and sound delicious! Maybe next week I do anoth food shot hmmmm
ReplyDeleteGreat pictures but we will pass on the recipe.
ReplyDeleteAppetizers? I'd make a meal out of that! YUM. OK, so fresh local Dungeness crab when you visit -- the best crab in the world, imo. Crab cakes or balls or just right out of the shell!
ReplyDeleteLovely photos too - right out of Bon Appetit!
Now you gave me a fancy, different appetizer to serve at my next womens invitation for appetizers and wine evening. Thanks. How long in the oil?
ReplyDeleteHmm, that looks so yummy! Got to make these rice balls some time. Thanks for the recipe. Have a wonderful week :)
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness those look delicious. Ahhh there are too many people posting wonderful recipes. I am trying to go on a diet :)
ReplyDeleteThey look very tasty!
ReplyDeleteYummy sounding, that's for sure! Makes me wish I had a cup of leftover rice in the fridge right now.
ReplyDeleteYummm...you can also do this with any kind of leftover meat...ham, chicken...etc. I am going to try this with tuna next. Things like this are perfect for Emma's school lunches.
ReplyDelete@ Robin: Yes, they are delicious.
ReplyDelete@ quilly :You can make a sweet version of them too.
@ lena : Jawel zusje, bedankt. Ik ben er weer helemaal bovenop. Onkruiid vergaat niet zeker?
@ Wanda : Yes, indeed!
@ James : Here you go. And one extra.
@ Susanne :Good idea!
@ lisa : It is, I'll do that again next time!
@ Melli: Try them and then tell me, okay? You'll love it!
@ kaye : The ARE good enough to eat! LOL!
@ Lou: What? Again?
@ spacedlaw: They are!
@ The French Bear: You're welcome! Tell me if you liked them?
@ Carletta :ROFL!!
@ Susan at Stony River : So glad you like it!
@ 2Thinks: They are yummy, indeed!
@ Brenda : Please do, you won't regret it!
@ Jay :Thanks. I like "different"!
@ Thom : They taste great, you've got that right!!
@ amanda : I enjoyed making them, photographing them and eating them!
@ Dr.John : Thanks!
@ Terri : You could make a meal out of them, no problem! That Dungeness crab sounds wonderful, we should try that when I get there, I LOVE seafood!
@ GutsyWriter: They don't need too long in the oil, just until golden brown and warm inside. They'll tell you when they're ready, they'll float.
@ ROSIDAH: Yes, you should try them, they taste great and you can improvise with the recipe as much as you like!
@ Loree : It must be the season! LOL!
@ Kristi: They ARE very tasty Kirsti!
@ Your EG Tour Guide : Try it next time you have some!
@ Jacki: You can improvise with this as much as you like, you can even add dried fruits and nuts and cinnamon and sugar and make a sweet version, anything goes!