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Naturally sweet crab, combined with crunchy vegies and the flavors of Asia, this Spicy Crab Poke makes an incredible “company” appetizer.
SPICY CRAB POKE WITH GOURMET GARNISHES
Yes, my Spicy Crab Poke is super fast to put together, with chopping the vegetables taking the most effort and time. And yes again, it’s absolutely delicious with plain sushi rice or soba noodles.
But, this recipe was created for a Movie Awards Party celebrating this season’s best movies and shows.
So that meant upping the ante with gourmet garnishes like Fried Rice Balls and Fried Noodle Cakes! The juxtaposition of the hot garnishes on the cold Spicy Crab Poke is absolutely sublime.
MAKE-AHEAD GOURMET GARNISHES – Happy Hostess Tip!
If you decide to make a batch of Fried Rice Balls and/or Fried Noodle Cakes, you’ll want to do them first. They both take a bit of time to make, but most of it is the chilling time in the refrigerator before frying.
Both the rice and noodles use the same diced vegetables as the Spicy Crab Poke, so they take very little additional prep time. How’s that for efficiency?
The good news is, both the Fried Rice Balls and Fried Noodle Cakes can be gently reheated before serving time. I try to always keep my hostess duties in mind when I create a menu for entertaining at home. I insist on enjoying my own parties!
My modus operandi is to prepare the garnishes the day before the party. They keep great, tightly covered and chilled until ready to pop into a low oven to crisp up and heat through.
YOU CAN FIND THE RECIPE CARD AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS POST.
Now, remember that party I mentioned Do you want to hear a little more about the rest of the Movie Awards Party Buffet Menu and Party Printables? Let’s do it!
MOVIE AWARDS PARTY – Party Perfect Recipes & Movie Themed Printables
This is a fabulous party idea for movie buffs, or those who love drooling over the Red Carpet fashions.
I’ve put together a delicious and festive Movie Awards Party for this year’s Awards Season Presentation Shows. With 5 presentation-perfect recipes and Hollywood Movie decoration printables, you and your guests will enjoy an evening of cinematic celebrating.
Here’s what else is on the menu of this season’s Movie Awards Party buffet:
- Prosciutto, Gouda and Shallot Focaccia
- Bagna Cauda with Roasted Vegetables
- Roasted Shrimp with Smoky Chipotles Cocktail Sauce
- Garlicy Israeli Hummus with Assorted Toppings
- Microwave Mocha “Cup” Cakes with a Chocolate Covered Cherry on Top
Once you’ve got the menu planned, you’ll need some party decorations to get your soiree feeling like a Hollywood movie opening!
Here the list of Movie Awards Party Printables that you can download to decorate your buffet table. I’ve even made each of your guests a “VIP” Exclusive Access Pass name tag to get everyone in the celebratory spirit!
- “WINNER” Award Buffet Centerpiece Project
- Cinema-Themed Table Decoration Cutouts
- Takeout Container Movie Awards Labels (set of 6) for my “Adult Cracker” Jacks Recipe
- Food & Dessert Movie Theme Picks Cutouts
- Miniature Film Reel Table Decoration Project
- “VIP” Exclusive Access Guest Passes (you buy the plastic holders & some fab ribbon to finish them off!)
If you weren’t planning on throwing your own Movie Awards Party this season, I hope I’ve just changed your mind!
CLICK HERE TO GET THE REST OF THE FABULOUS RECIPES AND PARTY PRINTABLES:
MOVIE AWARDS PARTY RECIPES AND PRINTABLES
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Spicy Crab Poke with Fried Rice Balls & Noodle Cakes
Naturally sweet crab, combined with crunchy vegies and the flavors of Asia, this Spicy Crab Poke makes an incredible "company" appetizer. Then up the ante with Fried Rice Balls & Fried Noodle Cakes, and you've got a party!
Ingredients
- FRIED RICE BALLS & FRIED NOODLE CAKES
- 2 cups sushi rice, cooked and cooled (about 4 cups, divided use)
- 4 oz. soba noodles, cooked
- 3 eggs, beaten, divided
- 3 Tbsp. soy sauce, divided
- 1 cup yellow or orange bell pepper, diced (divided use)
- 1 cup red bell pepper, diced (divided use)
- 1 cup green onions, sliced (divide use)
- 1/3 cup panko crumbs
- SPICY CRAB POKE
- ½ cup English cucumber, diced
- 8 oz. crab meat, picked and cleaned
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- 5 tsp. rice wine vinegar
- 1 ½- 2 Tbsp. Siracha sauce (to taste)
- 3 tsp. sesame oil
- GARNISHES
- 2 Tbsp. sesame seeds, black and/or white
- 1 avocado, peeled and diced
- Nori seaweed sheets
Instructions
FRIED RICE BALLS
Combine ¼ cup each red peppers, yellow peppers and green onions,
1 beaten egg, 1 Tbsp. soy sauce in a medium bowl. Add 1 cup cooked sushi rice, stirring to combine well.
Cover and chill for at least 1 hour to let mixture firm up. Roll rice mixture into grape sized balls and place on a plate. Chill rice balls in refrigerator for 30 minutes.
Heat 1 inch of canola oil in a small saucepan over medium heat until it reaches ___ degrees F. Carefully place a rice ball into the oil with a slotted spoon. Fry each side until browned, about 3 minutes per side. Drain fried rice balls on layers of paper towels and keep warm until serving time.
FRIED NOODLE CAKES
Combine ¼ cup each red peppers, yellow peppers and green onions, 2 beaten eggs, 1 Tbsp. soy sauce in a medium bowl. Add 1 ½ cups cooked soba noodles and 1/3 cup panko crumbs, stirring to combine and coat noodles well. Press mixture into a small, rimmed baking dish and chill for 1 hour to firm up.
Make flattened patties from noodle mixture, about 2 inches in diameter. Place on plate and repeat with remaining mixture. Return to refrigerator for another 30 minutes.
Heat 1 inch of canola oil in a small saucepan over medium heat until it begins to swirl and move. Carefully place a noodle patty into the oil with a slotted spoon. Fry each side until browned, about 3 minutes per side. Drain noodle crisps on layers of paper towels and keep warm until serving time.
SPICY CRAB POKE
In a large bowl, combine crab, remaining bell peppers, green onions and cucumbers. In a small bowl, combine soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, siracha sauce and sesame oil, stirring well to combine. Pour sauce over crab mixture, toss well to combine. Chill mixture for at least one hour, or up to 4 hours before
serving.
TO SERVE:
Cut ripe avocado into chunks and nori sheets into thin strips. Divide rice into bowls and top with crab poke. Garnish with sesame seeds and avocado chunks. Serve with warm Fried Rice Balls and Fried Noodle Cakes.
Nutrition Information
Yield 8 Serving Size 1Amount Per Serving Calories 370Total Fat 12gSaturated Fat 2gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 9gCarbohydrates 43gFiber 4gSugar 7gProtein 22g
Nutritional information should be considered an estimate only; please consult a registered dietician, nutritionist, or your physician for specific health-related questions. Please note that the recipe above is published using a recipe card plugin, with preexisting software which can auto-calculate metric measurements, as well as change the number of servings. Metric conversions and changes to the number of servings (resulting in different ingredient amounts) will only appear in the ingredient list, and are not changed within the step-by-step directions of the recipe
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