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Wanchese Crab Cakes

• 1 pound crab meat, flaked

• 3/4 cup cracker crumbs

• 1 large egg, lightly beaten

• 2 tablespoons minced onion

• 2 tablespoons mayonnaise

• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

• 1 teaspoon prepared mustard

• 3/4 to 11/2 teaspoons hot pepper sauce

• 2 teaspoons Old Bay seasoning

• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper

• Cracker crumbs

1/4 cup oil

With fork, mix together first 10 ingredients in medium bowl. Form into 3-inch patties and roll in additional cracker crumbs. Heat oil in skillet, and fry patties until golden brown, about 3 minutes per side. Place cakes on paper towels to blot off extra oil and serve immediately. Makes 6 crab cakes. Cakes also can be broiled, about 3 minutes per side or until outside is lightly browned.

Adapted from Bon Appetit

Sunday, August 05, 2001