INGREDIENTS
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CROQUETTE DOUGH
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3 loaves stale American Bread- no crusts
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1 loaf stale Cuban bread - ground very fine and sifted
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1 level tbsp paprika 1 tsp salt
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Soak American bread in water 15 minutes. Remove, squeeze until almost dry. Add Cuban bread gradually until dough is formed. Add paprika, salt. Mix well. Make ball from dough. Place in fridge about 3 hours
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CRABMEAT FILLING
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5 tbsp oil 3 onions finely chopped
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½ red or green pepper finely chopped (or both)
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4 garlic cloves mashed
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1 level tsp crushed red hot pepper (Italian style)
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2 bay leaves ½ tsp sugar
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1 level tsp salt 1 6 oz can tomato paste
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1 lb can fresh crab meat - claws - picked over and shredded