Fried Crab Balls

Submitted by Izzy Knight

"An attractive tasty appetizer. I serve them with zesty "XO sauce"."

 

• Ready In: 25mins
• Ingredients: 8
• Serves: 4-6

ingredients

• 2 eggs
• 1⁄2 lb crabmeat
• 2 tablespoons leeks, minced
• 1 tablespoon cilantro, chopped
• 1 cup flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 tablespoon canola oil
• canola oil (for frying)

directions

1. Beat eggs, mix in the crab meat, leek, cilantro, flour baking powder, salt to taste, and one tbsp canola oil.
2. form into balls with a teaspoon.
3. heat two inches of canola oil in a saucepan to 359.
4. deep fry the balls to golden brown.
5. Drain on paper.