83TO MAKE THE HOMEMADE BREADCRUMBS1 Cut the bread into 3/4 inch. slices and leave to go stale.2 Put the bread in the main bowl with the metal blade (process in several batchesfor a better end result).3 Process for 2 minutes.4 For more flavorful breadcrumbs, open the lid, add a selection of dried herbs(thyme, sage, rosemary, summer savory, etc.) and pulse a few times.5 Store in an airtight container.TO MAKE THE CRAB CAKES1 Make the mayonnaise according to the recipe on p.28, halving the amounts.2 Break the rusks and put them in the main bowl with the metal blade.3 Process until the rusks have been reduced* to fine crumbs, then add theparsley, Worcestershire sauce, mustard and mayonnaise.4 Introduce the eggs via the opening while the machine is still running. Add thecrabmeat and pulse a few times to combine.5 Season generously - the cakes must not be bland.6 Shape the mixture into cakes measuring 1 inch across. Refrigerate for 30 min.7 Roll the cakes in the breadcrumbs, heat the butter in the frying pan and cookthe cakes for about 2-3 minutes on each side or until golden.Chef’s tip: Serve with lemon slices and green beans or a green salad.* These are slices of bread that have been baked at 350°F a second time, makingthem crisp and dry. You can also use breadcrumbs.CRAB CAKESSERVES 2 4-6 6-8 8 +FOOD PROCESSOR 3200 3200 4200 5200PREPARATION 15 min 20 min 20 min 20 minCOOKING 10 min 10 min 10 min 10 minNUMBER OF CAKES 6 12 18 24Crabmeat 52/3 oz 8 1/2 oz 11 1/4 oz 1 lbUnsalted butter 1 oz 1.5 oz 2 oz 2 3/4 ozRusks/French biscottes* 2 2 4 6Eggs 1 2 2 3Mustard 1 tsp 2 tsp 2 tsp 3 tspPinches Cayenne pepper 1 2 2 3Bunches of parsley 1/8 1/4 1/4 1/2Worcestershire sauce 1 tbsp 2 tbsp 2 tbsp 3 tbspMayonnaise 1 tbsp 2 tbsp 2 tbsp 3 tbspHomemade breadcrumbs (to prepare in advance)(stale bread)*Salt & pepperF I S H