Source: Helena Zolotuhina, AdobeStockBall-shaped appetizers always look impressive, are easy to eat, and are equally suitable for a full-fledged buffet or a festive home table. Crab balls turn out especially well, and we want to share their recipes with you today!
1. Crab Balls with Cream Cheese and Egg
Source: postila.ruThe most versatile recipe – they hold their shape perfectly and don't fall apart.
You will need: 160 g crab sticks, 100 g cream cheese, 2 eggs, 1 clove garlic, 3 sprigs dill, 2 tbsp mayonnaise.
Preparation: Boil and grate the eggs on a fine grater with the cheese and crab sticks. Set aside a couple of tablespoons of grated crab sticks, and mix the rest with the cheese, eggs, chopped dill, garlic, and mayonnaise. Form into balls, roll them in the reserved crab stick shavings, and refrigerate for 2-3 hours.
2. Crab Balls with Hard Cheese and Garlic
Source: youtube.comYou can roll some of the balls in crushed egg yolk or crab sticks.
You will need: 200 g crab sticks, 100 g hard cheese, 3 cloves garlic, 2 eggs, 3 tbsp mayonnaise, 4 sprigs dill.
Preparation: Boil the eggs and grate all ingredients. Mix with garlic and mayonnaise, form into balls, roll them in chopped dill, and refrigerate.
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3. Crab Balls with Two Types of Cheese
Source: mykaleidoscope.ruYou can use any hard cheese with a distinct flavor here.
You will need: 200 g crab sticks, 200 g hard cheese, 100 g cream cheese, 2 eggs, 100 g mayonnaise, 2 cloves garlic.
Preparation: Boil the eggs and grate them with both types of cheese and garlic. Mix them with mayonnaise and form balls with wet hands. Grate the crab sticks separately and roll the balls in these shavings.
4. Crab Balls with Olives
Source: pinterest.comAn original version of crab balls with an unexpected surprise inside.
You will need: 240 g crab sticks, 2 eggs, 1 processed cheese, 80 g hard cheese, 3 tbsp mayonnaise, 1 clove garlic, 1 can olives.
Preparation: Grate the crab sticks and set aside a few tablespoons of the resulting shavings. Mix the rest with grated cheese, garlic, boiled eggs, and mayonnaise. Form balls from this mixture and place an olive inside each one. Roll the balls in the remaining crab stick shavings and refrigerate.
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5. Crab Balls with Corn
Source: dzen.ruYour favorite crab salad, but in a completely new presentation!
You will need: 250 g crab sticks, 150-200 g canned corn, 5 eggs, 1/2 cup rice, 100 g hard cheese, 120 g mayonnaise.
Preparation: Boil rice and eggs. Pass them through a meat grinder with crab sticks and corn. Add mayonnaise and form into balls. Roll everything in grated cheese and serve.
6. Fried Crab Balls
Source: youtube.comFor frying, use plenty of oil so the balls fry like in a deep fryer.
You will need: 200 g crab sticks, 5 eggs, 2 tbsp mayonnaise, 100 g hard cheese, 50 g breadcrumbs.
Preparation: Boil 4 eggs and finely chop or grate them with crab sticks and cheese. Mix everything with mayonnaise and form into balls. Whisk the remaining egg, dip the balls in it, roll them in breadcrumbs, and fry until golden.
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7. Crab Balls with Walnuts
Source: ok.ruAnother classic and very delicious combination!
You will need: 1 egg, 2 cloves garlic, 6 crab sticks, 200 g hard cheese, 100 g walnuts, 3 tbsp mayonnaise.
Preparation: Grate the cheese and set a small portion aside. Mix the rest with grated crab sticks, boiled egg, and mayonnaise. Add chopped walnuts, form into balls, and roll them in the remaining cheese.
8. Crab Balls with Salmon
Source: tur-hotel.ruOther lightly salted or smoked red fish can also be used at your discretion.
You will need: 200 g crab sticks, 200 g cream cheese, 80 g salmon, 1 bunch dill, mayonnaise.
Preparation: Finely chop the salmon, and grate the crab sticks and cheese. Mix everything with mayonnaise and form into balls. Roll them in chopped dill.
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9. Crab Balls with Rice and Nori
Source: mavink.comAn Asian variation of a classic and familiar festive appetizer.
You will need: 150 g round grain rice, 170 ml water, 30 ml rice vinegar, 200 g crab sticks, 1 tsp sesame seeds, 10 g nori, 3 tbsp cream cheese, herbs.
Preparation: Cook the rice according to package instructions and season with rice vinegar. Then mix it with shredded nori sheets, grated crab sticks, chopped herbs, and cream cheese. Form small, firm balls and serve.
10. Crab Balls with Green Onion and Sesame Seeds
Source: dauken.ruAnother Asian recipe, and these balls can be served with soy sauce.
You will need: 100 g cooked rice, 3 crab sticks, 3 quail eggs, 2 green onion stalks, 1 tbsp sesame seeds, 2 tbsp mayonnaise.
Preparation: Boil quail eggs and grate them with crab sticks. Finely chop the green onion, mix all ingredients, and form into balls.