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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Place all ingredients in a blender or food processor and blend until combined.
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Transfer to a medium sized pan over medium heat. Cook for a few minutes with all-purpose cream and tomatoes. Set aside.
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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.
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Heat oil in a skillet and cook the patties. Flip carefully to cook the other side.
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On a plate, spoon the pesto on top of the crab cakes. Add a dollop with sour cream and sprinkle paprika.
Ingredients
Directions
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Place all ingredients in a blender or food processor and blend until combined.
![](https://www.bitesized.ph/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Crab-Cakes-with-Malunggay-Pesto-Cream2-1-510x286.png)
Transfer to a medium sized pan over medium heat. Cook for a few minutes with all-purpose cream and tomatoes. Set aside.
![](https://www.bitesized.ph/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Crab-Cakes-with-Malunggay-Pesto-Cream3-510x286.png)
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.
![](https://www.bitesized.ph/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Crab-Cakes-with-Malunggay-Pesto-Cream4-510x286.png)
Heat oil in a skillet and cook the patties. Flip carefully to cook the other side.
![](https://www.bitesized.ph/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Crab-Cakes-with-Malunggay-Pesto-Cream5-510x286.png)
On a plate, spoon the pesto on top of the crab cakes. Add a dollop with sour cream and sprinkle paprika.
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