Name: Crab parcels recipe
Cook time: 20 min
Yield: Serves: 3
Ingredients: 170g can crab meat; 3 chopped spring onions; 15ml (1tbsp) fresh, chopped coriander; 10 sheets filo pastry; Oil (for deep frying); Shredded spring onion and sweet chiilli sauce to serve.

By GoodtoKnow

published 4 October 2007

Quick and easy to make, these crisp savouries are ideal for simple starters, party nibbles or tasty snacks…

Ingredients

170g can crab meat
3 chopped spring onions
15ml (1tbsp) fresh, chopped coriander
10 sheets filo pastry
Oil (for deep frying)
Shredded spring onion and sweet chiilli sauce to serve.

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Method

Mix a 170g can crab meat with 3 chopped spring onions and 15ml (1tbsp) fresh, chopped coriander.
Cut 10 sheets filo pastry into 20 x 15cm (6in) squares.
Take 1 square and brush edges with water.
Top with a second pastry square and place a spoonful of crab mixture in the centre.
Brush the edges with water and gather them together to enclose the filling and make a parcel shape.
Repeat with the rest of the pastry to make 10 parcels.
Deep-fry in hot oil for 2-3 mins until crisp and golden.
Drain on kitchen paper.
Serve garnished with shredded spring onion and chilli sauce to dip.

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