Crab Cakes

Coonlie · #1 11-09-2007, 09:09 AM

Vegan Bay "Crab" Cakes
Recipe by Cherie Soria (as printed in Purely Delicious magazine)

Serves 6 (Yields twelve 1/4 cup cakes)

1/2 C. dried porcini mushrooms, soaked for 1 hr, drained and diced
1 1/2 C. zucchini, spiralized
1 1/2 C. macadamia nuts, ground
1/4 C. onion, finely minced
1/4 C. celery, finely minced
2 Tbls. nutritional yeast
2 Tbls. lemon juice
2 Tbls. red bell pepper, very finely diced
2 tsp. kelp powder
2 tsp. ground golden flax seeds
1 Tbls. ground psyllium seed
1 tsp. garlic, pureed
1 tsp. red jalapeno, minced (or substitue cayenne pepper to taste)
1 tsp. Himalayan crystal salt

1. Using a pair of kitchen shears, cut the spiralized zucchni into pieces about one inch in length. (A spiral slicer and a chef's knife are perfect for this task.)
2. Combine the zucchini and all remaining ingredients in a mixing bowl and mix well. Add a few drops of water, if needed, to form a firm dough.
3. Using a 1/4 C. measure, create small cakes, about one inch deep.
4. Place the cakes on a nonstick dehydrator sheet and place in dehydrator at 120 degrees for 1 hour; then turn over to dehydrate the other side for another 1-2 hours. (This temperature will not be too hot to destroy the nutrients and enzymes, since the dough has enough water to stay cool during this time.)
5. Serve with a generous serving of Cocktail Sauce and/or Creamy Dill Sauce.

Creamy Dill (Tartar) Sauce

1/4 C. cashews, soaked in water 4 hours
1 1/2 Tbls. lemon juice
2-3 Tbls. water, as needed
1/4 C. dill weed, minced
2 1/2 Tbls. capers (not typically a raw food)
2 Tbls. celery, minced
1 Tbls. horseradish
1 Tbls. red onion, minced
1/2 tsp. salt

1. Place cashews with lemon juice and enough water to form a thick, smooth cream.
2. Add remaining ingredients and pulse.
Mixture should have a slightly chunky texture. Serve over Crab Cakes.

aisah · #2 11-09-2007, 09:17 AM

whoa!! that is a whole lot of things!! I always wonder what is crab cake

is this wonderful tasting?? i mean speaking of intimidating... i think this recipe is it

Danke Coonlie fur sharing

best ~ a

Coonlie · #3 11-09-2007, 09:20 AM

Actually, Tweety, even though it has lots of ingredients, it looks fairly simple to make.
I haven't made it yet, but I'm planning to make it tomorrow if I get my gardens all ready for winter and still have time to do some fun things in the kitchen!

aisah · #4 11-09-2007, 09:26 AM

*..... whispers to herself in her most dreamy voice....Coonlie calls me Tweety

.... *

okay Coonlie. If you do not mind please do share what you think of it because I am truly curious why crab cake? Was the original recipe made out of crabs? I never heard of this

Have a good time making this Crab Cake Coonlie

Aleesha · #5 11-09-2007, 09:29 AM

thank you!!!

Fairygirl · #6 11-09-2007, 10:02 AM

yummmeeee yum yum! i can't wait to make these! This appears to be the best crab cake recipe ive seen so far! thanks coonlie!

wyjoz · #7 11-09-2007, 10:07 AM

You ALL have to check this for 'crab cake' picture! wowhsers !!!!!!!

http://flickr.com/photos/11372068@N02/

Aisah; yes, the original recipe is for 'real crabby' cakes: must have invented it to use leftover crab meat??? Joz

aisah · #8 11-09-2007, 10:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wyjoz

You ALL have to check this for 'crab cake' picture! wowhsers !!!!!!!

http://flickr.com/photos/11372068@N02/

Aisah; yes, the original recipe is for 'real crabby' cakes: must have invented it to use leftover crab meat??? Joz

Ah!! Thank you for the clarification!! I thought 'CRAB' cake was as in oh crab/crabby as in lousy??!

Oh 'Lousy' Cake

and ooooh those raw food photos... you ought to share with me your favorite ogling rawfood sites dear JaJaDoDoJoZzie

Carmella · #9 11-09-2007, 10:51 AM

Oh man that looks yummy!!!

Thank you so much Coonlie for posting this!

Hum, can't get Porcinis around here. Which mushroom would be the most similar do you think?

Danny_banany · #10 11-09-2007, 10:54 AM

Aisah! You could do this! It is deceptively easy

I just had to buy porcini's, a red pepper, kelp powder, zucchini and pysillium.
The only fancy equipment you need is a spiralizer

Then just some soaking, mincing, measuring, and such brief dehydration you could probably even do that in an oven!
Soooo worth it in MHO!!

Coolie, let us know how it goes!

I really liked the texture because they are dry on the outside but moist on the inside and the veggies give the texture a nice "small" crunch, just like if they had been fried in a pan

wyjoz · #11 11-09-2007, 10:55 AM

Porcini: ah Carmie come to my house I have two gallons of them dried !!!!!!!!! use shitake (dry) it should work! Joz

wyjoz · #12 11-09-2007, 10:59 AM

Ah Aisa: you posted: I thought 'CRAB' cake was as in oh crab/crabby as in lousy??! Oh 'Lousy' Cake

that's what we call some '''not nice people''''' crab crabby ! and no

NOT NOT NOT Lousy Cakes '''crab un-cakes" sound delicious !

I'm doing those for our December 16 RAW POT LUCK ! Joz

wyjoz · #13 11-09-2007, 11:02 AM

you ought to share with me your favorite ogling rawfood sites dear JaJaDoDoJoZzie

Aisah; when you'r ready! I'll send you all those links !

here is one:

http://www.flickr.com/groups/rawcuisine/pool/ when you click on the link following From; it will take you to other links ! have fun? JaJa Jozzzzzzzzie

Fairygirl · #14 11-09-2007, 11:31 AM

LOL Aisah, that is halarious! hehe

Carmi! Great news! I just happen to have a pkg of dried porcini mushys that I bought a few months ago and have not yet used! Perfect, we can make crab cakes - cuz i already added it to "The List"

Fairygirl · #15 11-09-2007, 11:32 AM

Ummm OMG, joz i went to that flickr link - her stuff is amaaaaaazing!!!!!!!!!!