AuthorBiteSized
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Delight in savory crab cakes kissed by a vibrant malunggay pesto, where coastal flavors meet Filipino zest for a culinary celebration.

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Yields1 Serving
Total Time15 mins
Malunggay Pesto








Crab Cakes










Garnish


Malunggay Pesto
1

Place all ingredients in a blender or food processor and blend until combined.

2

Transfer to a medium sized pan over medium heat. Cook for a few minutes with all-purpose cream and tomatoes. Set aside.

Crab Cakes
3

Combine all ingredients on a bowl. Gently mix until combined. Add more bread crumbs if mixture is too soft, or place in the refrigerator until firm. Form into patties. Makes about 5 patties.

4

Heat oil in a skillet and cook the patties. Flip carefully to cook the other side.

Assembly
5

On a plate, spoon the pesto on top of the crab cakes. Add a dollop with sour cream and sprinkle paprika.

Ingredients

Malunggay Pesto








Crab Cakes










Garnish


Directions

Malunggay Pesto
1

Place all ingredients in a blender or food processor and blend until combined.

2

Transfer to a medium sized pan over medium heat. Cook for a few minutes with all-purpose cream and tomatoes. Set aside.

Crab Cakes
3

Combine all ingredients on a bowl. Gently mix until combined. Add more bread crumbs if mixture is too soft, or place in the refrigerator until firm. Form into patties. Makes about 5 patties.

4

Heat oil in a skillet and cook the patties. Flip carefully to cook the other side.

Assembly
5

On a plate, spoon the pesto on top of the crab cakes. Add a dollop with sour cream and sprinkle paprika.

Notes

Crab Cakes with Malunggay Pesto Cream