"Peter Tulaney of Brooklyn, New York, writes: "Your magazine has inspired me to become a more creative cook. I've tried this recipe a few times, and the reviews have always been good. The crab cakes are best served over a bed of mixed organic greens in a light vinaigrette."..."
INGREDIENTS
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For wasabi caper sauce
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1/3 cup mayonnaise
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2 tablespoons drained bottled capers, chopped
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2 to 3 teaspoons wasabi paste* (Japanese horseradish paste)
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For crab cakes
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2 tablespoons finely chopped leek (white part only)
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1 whole large egg plus 1 yolk
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1 1/2 tablespoons mayonnaise
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3/4 teaspoon spicy Chinese mustard*
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1/2 red bell pepper, finely chopped (1/3 cup)
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1/2 teaspoon minced peeled fresh ginger
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1 1/2 cups panko* (Japanese bread crumbs)
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1 lb jumbo lump crabmeat, picked over
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About 2 cups vegetable oil