MOROCCAN SPICED CRAB CAKES WITH CILANTRO DRESSING

Appetizers

2 servings

INGREDIENTS: CRAB CAKES

1 1/2 C Japanese panko breadcrumbs
1 1/2 C almond flour
2 T olive oil
1 red bell pepper, seeded and finely chopped
2 ribs celery finely chopped
2 T freshly minced ginger
1 t minced garlic
6-8 green onions, white parts only, thinly sliced
1 t ground cardamom
1 T ground cumin
1 T turmeric
1 C heavy cream
1 lb jumbo lump crab meat
1/4 C chopped parsley
1/4 C chopped chives
2 T grated lemon zest
pinch cayenne
to taste salt
1 C cilantro dressing

INGREDIENTS: CILANTRO DRESSING

1 C fresh orange juice 2 t cumin seeds 1 C cilantro leaves 1/2 C canola oil 1 T fresh lemon juice
1 egg
to taste salt
to taste cayenne

Los Angeles, CA,