Crab Cakes With Spicy Thai Sauce

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We love crab cakes...the sauce makes this variation divine.

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Steps

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For cakes: mix first 8 ingredients in large bowl.

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Mix in enough breadcrumbs to form stiff mixture.

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Shape mixture into sixteen -inch-thick patties.

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For sauce: combine rice vinegar , sugar , lime juice , water , red pepper , garlic and sesame seeds in small bowl.

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Stir until sugar dissolves.

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Mix in cucumber.

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Let stand 30 minutes at room temperature to allow flavours to blend.

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Preheat oven to 250f melt 1 tblsp butter in large skillet over medium heat.

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Working in batches , add crab cakes and cook until golden , about 4 minutes per side , adding more butter to skillet as necessary.

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Transfer to paper towels to drain.

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Transfer to baking sheet.

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Keep warm in oven.

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Divide crab cakes among 8 plates.

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Spoon sauce around cakes.

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Ingredients

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crabmeat, red onion, red bell peppers, egg white, black sesame seeds, ground allspice, white pepper, tabasco sauce, breadcrumbs, rice vinegar, sugar, fresh lime juice, water, red peppers, garlic, cucumber, butter