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Crab Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms If you like mushrooms this is a perfect party appetizer recipe that you should try. You can use large portobello  or medium sized white button mushroom caps to stuff the filling.This is a versatile recipe and you can use vegetarian or non vegetarian filling of your choice. The filling here is a creamy crab meat filling. Ingredients Portobello mushroom caps- 4 Crab meat- 1 cup Cream cheese- 3 tbs Salt and pepper to taste Garlic powder- 1/4 tsp Onion powder- 1/4 tsp Chopped spring onion- 1 tbs Chopped parsley- 1 tbs Chopped mint- 1/2 tsp Parmesan cheese-3 tbs Panko bread crumbs- 1/3 cup Olive oil- 2 tsp Pre heat oven to 345 degree f.  Remove the stem and clean the mushroom cap. In a bowl add crab meat, cream cheese, chopped parsley and mint and the rest of the seasoning and mix well. Spoon the filling into the mushroom cap and spread evenly. Finally sprinkle the bread crumbs on top and drizzle with olive oil. Place...

Crab/Njandu Thoran- Crab meat and Coconut Stir Fry Thoran is Kerala's version of a quick stir fry with coconut and spices. A thoran with assorted seasonal vegetables, steamed rice, and fish curry is a modest meal that you find in most homes in Kerala. You will be amazed at the sheer variety a simple dish like thoran can offer. Seafood thoran is a regional favorite and uses fish, prawns, clams, mussels, squid, or crab. If you are craving a simple South Indian meal, you must try this delightful thoran. It is heartwarming homey food that you can enjoy during the weekends. Crab has its unique place in Kerala cuisine, and everyone adores crab in my family. We always try crab curries or crab roast when we visit Kerala.  My recipe comes from my mom. She often makes crab thoran with a small variety of crab. Picking and eating crab meat can be a lot of fun and the coconut has a sweet crunch and a good flavor the crab. Since my little one loves crab but does not understand the fun of e...

Crab Rangoon Crab Rangoon is easy to make crispy appetizer. It is often found in Thai and Chinese restaurants in USA, and is served as an appetizer with sweet spicy dipping sauce. Deep fried wanton wraps filled with crab and cream cheese filling, is yummy and an absolute party favorite. Try this, you will surely love it. Ingredients Wanton wraps- 16 Crab meat- 1 cup Cream cheese- 4 ounce Sugar- 1/2 tsp Minced garlic- 1 Soya sauce- a few drops Spring onion chopped- 3 tbs Salt and pepper to taste Oil for frying- 2 cup Keep wanton wraps under a damp towel to keep it from drying. If you are using fresh crabs cook and break the shell. Scoop out the meat and set aside. In a bowl add soften room temperature cream cheese, crab meat, salt and pepper, few drops of soya sauce, sugar and minced garlic.Mix well. Take one wanton wrap and wet the edges with water. Place a teaspoon full of crab filling in the center. Fold the wrap diagonally like a triangle.Press and seal...