Crab & corn cakes with chilli dipping sauce

Dairy Free
Health score
1%
Crab & corn cakes with chilli dipping sauce
25 min.
10
106kcal

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If you're looking for a delightful dish that combines the sweetness of corn with the savory richness of crab, these Crab & Corn Cakes with Chilli Dipping Sauce are a must-try! Perfect as a side dish or an appetizer, these cakes are not only packed with flavor but are also dairy-free, making them suitable for various dietary needs.

In just 25 minutes, you can whip up a batch of these golden cakes that boast a crispy exterior and a tender, flavorful center. The combination of fresh ingredients, like juicy crabmeat, vibrant sweetcorn, and aromatic spring onions, creates a mouthwatering experience in every bite. The zingy lime and refreshing cucumber complement the sweet chilli sauce beautifully, providing a perfect balance of flavors that will tantalize your palate.

Whether you're hosting a gathering or simply want a delicious treat for yourself, these crab and corn cakes are bound to impress. The ease of preparation means you can focus on enjoying your time in the kitchen, and the comforting aroma that fills your home will have everyone eagerly awaiting the feast. Prepare to indulge in a memorable culinary experience that showcases the best of seafood and fresh vegetables!

Ingredients

  •  eggs 
  • tbsp flour plain
  • small garlic clove crushed
  • tbsp coriander stalks chopped for the main course (use the leaves )
  • 340 sweetcorn green drained well canned (I use Giant Original)
  • 170 crab meat white flaked drained well canned
  •  spring onion finely sliced
  • 10 servings vegetable oil for frying
  • tbsp chilli sauce sweet
  • 0.5  juice of lime 
  • 0.5  finger-length of cucumber chunk finely chopped

Equipment

  • food processor
  • sauce pan

Directions

  1. Tip the egg, flour, garlic and coriander stalks into a food processor with a third of the corn. Whizz to a smooth paste.
  2. Mix with the remaining corn, crab, half the spring onions and some seasoning.
  3. Stir together the sauce ingredients. Cover a tray with kitchen paper.
  4. Heat 5cm depth oil in a large, heavy saucepan its ready when a cube of bread browns in 30-40 secs. Drop in dessertspoons of the corn mix, then fry for 2-3 mins, turning, until golden and crisp. Lift onto kitchen paper. Keep warm. Repeat with the remaining mix.
  5. Serve the hot cakes sprinkled with the last of the spring onion and the dipping sauce alongside.

Nutrition Facts

Calories106kcal
Protein19.05%
Fat32.11%
Carbs48.84%

Properties

Glycemic Index
23.95
Glycemic Load
5.26
Inflammation Score
-3
Nutrition Score
5.5856521777485%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.03mg
Hesperetin
0.13mg
Naringenin
0.01mg
Kaempferol
0.03mg
Quercetin
0.29mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:106.12kcal
5.31%
Fat:3.96g
6.09%
Saturated Fat:0.67g
4.21%
Carbohydrates:13.54g
4.51%
Net Carbohydrates:12.42g
4.52%
Sugar:5.11g
5.68%
Cholesterol:32.86mg
10.95%
Sodium:171.14mg
7.44%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:5.28g
10.56%
Selenium:9.8µg
14%
Vitamin K:11.54µg
10.99%
Vitamin B12:0.61µg
10.09%
Copper:0.18mg
8.83%
Phosphorus:82.64mg
8.26%
Folate:27.87µg
6.97%
Zinc:0.98mg
6.51%
Vitamin B3:1.24mg
6.21%
Vitamin B5:0.56mg
5.61%
Manganese:0.11mg
5.56%
Vitamin B6:0.1mg
4.8%
Vitamin C:3.92mg
4.75%
Magnesium:18.63mg
4.66%
Vitamin B1:0.07mg
4.52%
Potassium:157.62mg
4.5%
Vitamin B2:0.08mg
4.49%
Fiber:1.12g
4.47%
Vitamin E:0.64mg
4.28%
Vitamin A:151.72IU
3.03%
Iron:0.53mg
2.95%
Calcium:24.01mg
2.4%