12 ounces lump crabmeat, picked clean -- shredded by hand 1 1/2 cups red potatoes -- cooked and diced 2 medium roasted red bell peppers -- diced 1 large egg -- lightly beaten 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce 1 teaspoon ground red pepper 1/4 cup heavy cream 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro leaves -- chopped 2 1/2 tablespoons fresh lime juice salt and pepper -- to taste 1/4 cup fresh bread crumbs 3 tablespoons sesame seeds, ground in a coffee or spice grinder 1 teaspoon Oriental sesame oil salt and pepper -- to taste 1 tablespoon light olive oil (not virgin or extra-virgin) ---------------------------------- Black Bean Sauce: 1 tablespoon peanut oil 2 teaspoons garlic -- minced 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper 1 teaspoon fresh ginger -- minced 1/4 cup fermented black beans -- well rinsed, chopped 1 cup fish stock, clam juice, or water 1 teaspoon oyster sauce 1 teaspoon dark soy sauce 1/2 teaspoon sugar, or more to taste 2 teaspoons cornstarch, mixed with 1 tablespoon cold water ---------------------------------- Tomato Sauce: 2 tablespoons olive oil 1/4 cup shallots -- chopped 1 clove garlic -- minced 4 large tomatoes, firm, ripe and meaty, peeled, -- seeded and chopped 2 tablespoons fresh basil leaves -- slivered 1. Preheat the broiler. 2. In a large bowl, combine first 11 ingredients (through the first salt and pepper) and toss gently with two forks until well mixed. 3. Shape the crab mixture into 6 large patties. Place on a rack in a broiler pan, brush with the olive oil, and broil until golden, about 5 minutes. Carefully turn on the other side and broil for 5 minutes more. 4. Place each patty on a plate and spoon 1/4 cup of the black bean sauce on one side of the patty and 1/4 cup of the tomato sauce on the other. Black Bean Sauce (Makes 1 1/2 cups): 1. Heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add garlic, crushed red pepper, ginger and black beans. Cook, stirring gently for 1 minute. 2. Add the fish stock (or clam juice, or water), soy sauce, oyster sauce, and sugar. Simmer over low heat for 5 minutes. Add the cornstarch/water mixture and stir over low heat until the sauce thickens, about 1 minute. Tomato Sauce (makes 1 1/2 cups): 1. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the shallots and garlic. Cook for 2 minutes, stirring constantly. 2. Add the tomatoes and cook uncovered until the tomatoes are soft, about 7 minutes. Stir in the basil and cook for 1 minute.
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