CRAB MEAT AND SCUTTLE
Fara of Sadrith Mora wants an edge in this year’s annual cookery contest with Dinara Othrelas, and YOU, my dear Nerevarine, can help make that happen! Simply steal the book Redoran Cooking Secrets from Dinara and the tantalizing recipes within are yours - I mean Fara’s.
Featured on the very first page is the recipe for Crab Meat and Scuttle. Don’t have scuttle, wickwheat, kwama eggs, mudcrab or bittergreens on hand? Don’t worry. I’ve got you covered, Outlander.
Inspired by | ELDER SCROLLS III: MORROWIND
One batch makes six crab cakes. One serving is two crab cakes.
Ingredients
THE MORROWIND VERSION
2 handfuls of scuttle
4 pinches of wickwheat
1 large kwama egg
the meat of one mudcrab (2 portions)
1 handful of chopped bittergreens
THE OUTLANDER VERSION
1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup Panko breadcrumbs
1 egg
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1 lb lump crab meat
2 tbsp fresh parsely
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp Dijon mustard
Juice from 1/2 a lemon
3 cloves of garlic
1/2 tsp of salt
optional garnish
Tartar sauce
Lemon slices
“Scuttle is Vvardenfell’s favorite local dish. This cheese-like, greasy substance made from the flesh of local beetles is remarkably tasty, and has modest magical properties.”
Directions
Instructions
24 Frost Fall (Day 71): I am to begin making this dish by finely mincing the garlic cloves and toasting them in the oilve oil, along with the Panko breadcrumbs. I should stir continuously until the breadcrumbs are golden brown, and then immediately remove from heat, stirring in the salt until well-mixed.
Once the bread crumbs have cooled, I should acquire a large bowl, add the eggs, and beat them thoroughly. Following this I should stir in the mayonnaise, mustard, cheddar cheese, sliced scallion, and toasted bread crumbs.
Next I am to stir in the crab meat, gently, along with the chopped parsely. I should press them into six patties and set them on an oiled baking sheet.
Before continuing, I should refrigerate the patties for 10 minutes, after which I should preheat the oven to 375° F.
Once preheated, I should place the patties in the oven and bake them for 15 minutes. After this, I should remove them and let them cool slightly before serving.
My guests should be pleased with this dish. I should offer them accompaniments of tartar sauce and lemon slices, if they prefer.
Tips!
I should be careful not to overwork the patties, but instead press them gently so they stay together as they bake.
