CRISPY CRAB ROLLS

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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

8 ounces jumbo lump crab meat, picked over
Freshly ground white pepper
1 pinch nutmeg
1 pinch cayenne pepper
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1 large egg yolk, reserve egg white for Crab Rolls, Step 3
Zest of 1 lemon
5 scallions
1/2 cup Thai sweet chile sauce
Juice of 1 lime
1 tablespoon black sesame seeds
kosher salt
1 quart vegetable oil, for frying
1/4 cup cornstarch
2 tablespoons Water
2 large egg whites
1 cup all-purpose flour
9 slices white Wonder Bread, crusts removed

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.

Soney Sharma
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These crab rolls were a bit too expensive to make for a regular weeknight meal.


Ethan Lauinger
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my crab rolls didn't turn out crispy at all.


Juanita Osagie
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These crab rolls were perfect for a party appetizer. They were easy to make and everyone loved them.


Faiz jainn
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My family loved these crab rolls. They were a big hit at our dinner table.


Shah rukh Baloch
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These crab rolls were a nice change of pace from my usual dinner routine.


Pady Lerma
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I would make these crab rolls again.


Jaranwala Official
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Overall, I thought these crab rolls were pretty good. They were easy to make and they tasted great. I would recommend them to others.


Md Osmangoni
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These crab rolls were a bit too crispy for my taste. I would have preferred a softer coating.


Mariam Ahmad
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I followed the recipe exactly and my crab rolls turned out soggy. I'm not sure what I did wrong.


Rene Esther Vigil
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These crab rolls were a bit bland for my taste. I would have liked more seasoning in the filling.


Nella Erasmus
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These crab rolls were easy to make and they turned out great! The crispy coating and the tender crab meat were delicious.


Oliver John
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I'm not a big fan of crab, but I really enjoyed these rolls. The crispy coating and the flavorful filling were perfect.


Babu Raja
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These crab rolls were a bit more work than I expected, but they were worth it. They were crispy and delicious.


Tundex Richie
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I love crab rolls and these were some of the best I've ever had. The crispy coating and the tender, flavorful crab meat were perfect.


AQIB JAVED AWAN
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These crab rolls were a hit at my party! They were easy to make and so delicious. I will definitely be making them again.