Crab Cakes

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat the oil in the deep fryer to 190 °C (375 °F). Line a baking sheet with paper towels.

2. 2

   In a large bowl, combine the onions, chives, hot pepper sauce, mayonnaise, and egg yolk. Add the pollock, crab, and breadcrumbs. Season with salt and pepper. Stir to combine.

3. 3

   Form into 12 small patties, each about 60 ml (1/4 cup), to make crab cake burgers, or six 125 ml (1/2 cup) large patties to make maki. Refrigerate, if necessary.

4. 4

   In a bowl, prepare the tempura batter according to the manufacturer's instructions. Place the breadcrumbs in another bowl.

5. 5

   Brush the patties with the tempura batter and coat with the breadcrumbs.

6. 6

   Fry the patties, three small or two large at a time, for 2 to 3 minutes or until golden brown. Drain on the baking sheet. Keep warm if you are making the crab cake burgers or let cool slightly for the maki.